It was really no pretense,
that two thousand years ago,
out of God’s love so immense,
He sent us the Son we know.

Above all else, beyond each Christmas,
God’s best gift of love is Christ Jesus,
outclassing myrrh, frankincense, and gold,
and anything else we may behold.

Born in a manger, greeted by strangers,
was “Immanuel”—which means “God with us”;
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace,
Wonderful Counselor, Christ also is.

The Christ we serve is a God of love,
of whom Christmas is all about;
much, much more than earthly gifts are worth,
is Jesus, of whom, we are proud.

To share the truth to those who seek,
humbly, Christ came for a great cause,
to heal the sick, to raise the meek,
to save the lost, all at His cost.

Not only kinder, yet wiser,
but also gentler and humbler,
is Christ, our loving and great King,
forgiving, caring, and striking.

Without Christ, there would not be Christmas,
festivities become meaningless;
without Santa, we still have Jesus,
who loves to protect and prosper us.

Seasons and people may lose their glow,
because we often reap what we sow;
but God’s blessings and gifts always flow,
causing us to grow more than we know.

The light of the world, we are to be,
shining God’s goodness for all to see,
much more than we think we are worth,
we are to be the salt of the earth.

To influence others for Jesus,
good examples, we need to set,
though the odds may be against us,
we must press on without regret.

Let us make this Christmas like no other,
not just for ourselves, but for each other,
let us love each other as God loves us,
and love our foes even when they curse us.

Let us make this Christmas special,
by sharing God’s love that’s so real,
not only with loved ones and friends,
but also, with strangers and fiends.

A blessed Christmas for all, we pray,
that God’s love pervades our lives each day;
making things meaningful in His way,
and fruitful in His time, come what may.

MERRY CHRISTMAS 2010 & HAPPY NEW YEAR 2011 !!!

—submitted by Bernard, Malaysia