Christmas Begins With Christ

Christmas Begins With Christ

Don't wait, limited offer
order now the catalogues enticed
as I looked for food bargains
hoping some would be marked down to half price!

During weekly shopping I am confronted
at every turn
with supermarket shelves filled to overflowing
with Christmas confectionery, cakes, biscuits
turkeys and ham
Christmas trees, lights
cards, ribbon and wrap
row upon row of children's toys
where excited little girls and boys
were telling mother what they wanted santa
to bring them for Christmas

Where does it all end I said to a friend
what happened to the true meaning of Christmas
why all the fuss
when families meet only once a year
it's supposed to be a time of joy and happiness
whilst being together and sharing family time
not stress caused by too much food
the wrong gifts
too much wine and beer
mixed with very little cheer!

What happened to the true meaning of Christmas
if a homeless man sits huddled on a street corner
cold, hungry and sad
why not go over and invite him home for Christmas lunch
it would help bring a smile and some cheer
into his life once again
at this special time of year

What happened to the true meaning of christmas
when church bells ring out the good news
in celebration of the birth of our saviour and lord
Jesus Christ?

It is a time for rejoicing
spreading peace and good will
and sharing the good news with all people
searching for more than money can buy
Remember we Christians are God's catalogue
his illustration to the world of what he has to offer
far greater and more precious
than silver and gold!


Christmas blessings to all readers!

AMJB 14 12 2008