Remember

REMEMBER

December is a time to remember

when it’s snowing and the temperature is burr,

when it's too cold and you prefer to stay indoors,

when snow plows in the night roar,

when a Christmas tree is cut down – timber,

when you catch cold and there’s no short cure,

when chowders satisfy your hunger,

when there are several last-minute trips to the store,

when toys and merchandise are advertised to lure,

when cards are addressed to those familiar,

when gifts are exchanged with neighbors,

when Christmas music begins in November,

when there’s a wreath hung upon the door,

when cookies are baked and shared once more...

December is a time to remember

that this month there is something much more -

Jesus is the reason

for this festive season

so when there’s a ton

of work to be done

and amidst all the fun

with parties among

this merry season -

don’t forget God’s Son.

Without Jesus Christ there would be none

of this celebrating going on.

So do enjoy and share this season’s

merriment but remember the reason

we observe every Christmas season.

When you set up the nativity

remember Jesus was God’s gift to you and me

This gift came as a baby wee

and filled human hearts with much glee.

When you put up your decorated Christmas tree

do be mindful of the cross of Calvary

when one day you prayed a sinner’s heartfelt plea

and now you’ll live with God for eternity.

When you sing carols, even off-key,

the Lord will hear and be pleased

to hear you sing with a heart filled with glory

as you remember the first Christmas story.

Remember

December.