A Ballad for Christmas

Be careful when culture becomes religion

When hearts become hardened

When grace is not sufficient

When mornings are a hustle

And nights are not restful

Be careful when your eyes are on things not from above

When focus is on what glistens

And the things most cherished are not joy or wisdom

Remember who is truly watching

Who truly never slumbers

Who loves with all he has

Regardless if you’ve been “good or bad”

Remember why you’re here

Why you have a family

Why you have a home

And why it’s not forever

Whether you’re out and about or sitting around with those you hold most dear

Be careful to remember just how you made it through the year

By grace alone, by a shepherd’s care, and with the light from up above

May you have a bright and wonderful time to reminisce on such

And thank Him for his love

In this the love of God was made manifest among us, that God sent his only Son into the world, so that we might live through Him. And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen His glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom He is pleased!

1 John 4:9, John 1:14, Luke 2:14

Glory to God, and to God be the glory 😉