I Believe
(a Christmas challenge)
Yes! I proudly confess---I
believe!
I believe---in God…
And,
Do unto others as you would have…
I am the Lord, thy God…
Thou shalt not…
For whosoever believeth in Me…
Ten Commandments…
Eight Beatitudes…
Faith! Hope! Charity! …
Faith! Family! Freedom! ...
Love…
Prayer:
Lord God! The Father! The Son! The Holy
Spirit!
Am I worthy? Am I God-like? Am I a
Christian? Each day I profess to practice all things good. At Christmas, I
believe that I may actually live some of the virtues of goodness.
Lord! Help me. A lowly sinner; a weak
person. Show me! Tell me! Lead me! Amen!
Reply:
Fear not! Follow me!
Purchase as a Christmas gift the one
item which you most desire for yourself. Wrap that treasure in fine gold paper
bound with bright red ribbon. Then, generously bestow that gift willingly and
with love upon thy worst enemy.
And, if you must give that worthy
present to your most severe critic where your religious tenets are concerned,
one who logically challenges and openly debates those valued issues, and, if,
you, yourself, be that person, then, you are indeed a true Christian worthy of
God’s kingdom in heaven as the eternal reward.
God bless! Amen!
Merry Christmas!
Christmas “Magic”
Howls a frigid northern wind
swirling blizzard solid fluff
Barren-swept plains belie
tranquil valleys’ deep drifts rough
Snow sleds fly and ice skates clatter
for those just tough enough
Cedar logs pop mixed hickory
sweet smoke in a cozy fire warmer
Moans icy winter storm complaints
in high eaves of house dormers
Bright eyes and wide smiles
foretell expectations of child charmers
Bedazzled Christmas tree with
tinsel and ornaments and colored lights
Bethlehem star adorns its
pinnacle setting a-glow spirits holiday bright
Myriad presents spread ’round its
skirt celebrate love’s generous “sight”
Wish I may, wish I might, get
that special something from old Santa Claus
Been a good child, behaved well
and honored quite true all of those laws
Even added a subtle hint in the
letter for a live gift with four furry paws
Of course, I don’t mean to demand
or seem ungrateful for a perfect time
Just, “Careful what I wish for”,
asked for ten cents and got a shiny new dime
Not to focus on a bronze bell
when what I truly enjoy is its pleasant chime
Celebration causes all to become
kids excited for surprising neat presents
One time each year we freely live
life independent in pure human essence
A secret “Peace on earth, good
will to men” located in Christmas “Presence”
What be that magic which causes
black wand’s pretty assistant disappear?
Or from his vacated shiny top hat
a white hippity-hop rabbit reappear?
Or intellectual audience-fool
duped to celebrate with a boisterous cheer?
Once I did rhyme for that unique
one awesome gospel crooner king
“Why can’t everyday be like
Christmas?” in words did he sing
Replied I, “It is, indeed, for
any who dare to live such a thing!”
All are precious in His sight,
special blessed in His wondrous way
Life might be a game of awesome
adventure-event, please, let me play
I promise, Lord, praise, honor,
glory offered to Thee each cherished day
My Santa mantra: To give love
freely! A most important secret pleasure
To each, a running-over cup
becomes true meaning of equal full measure
That comfort warmth, tender
affection, confessed open-secret treasure. Amen!
Merry
Christmas!
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