‘Twas The Week Before Christmas

‘Twas the week before Christmas, and all through my mind

Thoughts were a whirling of all different kinds

Parties and menus and things yet to do

Cleaning and shopping to name just a few

I sat at the table, coffee in hand

The house was still quiet without new demands

My husband outside and the kids still asleep

I looked through the Scripture, God’s promise to keep

The one about Jesus, His coming to earth

God’s plan set in motion to give us new birth

I read of the stories that led to this day

No sin, scar, or weakness could stand in His way

All sorts of characters God chose to use

Abram, Noah, Joseph, Rahab, Jonah, Ruth

Two thousand years later, my name’s on that list

Moments He’s given me are not to be missed

The frenzy, the chaos that comes with the season

Often distract me from savoring the reason

When in my mind the thoughts were all a scatter

My soul set fresh focus to the heart of the matter

When what to my wandering eyes did appear

The face of my Savior, His words in my ear

“Make this life matter, pour yourself out for Me.

Use what I’ve given you to be the best you can be.”

“I’m coming for you, my precious child, believe;

My purpose for you is amazing, don’t be deceived.”

“This week before Christmas just let your soul rest

Advent brings hope, peace and joy, My very best.”

“I am always with you, never out of your sight

So Merry CHRISTmas to all, and to all a good night!”