Merry Christmas!

I found this poem on the internet and it just touched my heart.

Not Only Christmas Day

Lord, this is my prayer
Not only on Christmas Day
But until I see You face to face
May I live my life this way:

Just like the baby Jesus
I ever hope to be,
Resting in Your loving arms
Trusting in Your sovereignty.

And like the growing Christ child
In wisdom daily learning,
May I ever seek to know You
With my mind and spirit yearning.

Like the Son so faithful
Let me follow in Your light,
Meek and bold, humble and strong
Not afraid to face the night.

Nor cowardly to suffer
And stand for truth alone,
Knowing that Your kingdom
Awaits my going home.

Not afraid to sacrifice
Though great may be the cost,
Mindful how You rescued me
From broken-hearted loss.

Like my risen Savior
The babe, the child, the Son,
May my life forever speak
Of who You are and all You've done.

So while this world rejoices
And celebrates Your birth,
I treasure You, the greatest gift
Unequaled in Your worth.

I long to hear the same words
That welcomed home Your Son,
"Come, good and faithful servant,"
Your Master says, "Well done."

And may heaven welcome others
Who will join with me in praise
Because I lived for Jesus Christ
Not only Christmas Day.
-Mary Fairchild


Each year we’re reminded that Christmas should not be just about giving and receiving presents. But if we really think about Christmas, it truly is all about the gift of giving! At Christmas we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, the greatest gift ever given, by the greatest gift-giver of all, our wonderful God and Father! All I can do right now is give thanks to God; for He has granted us so many things. It’s amazing how overwhelmed I feel with emotions right now. The fact that tomorrow is our Savior’s Birthday is amazing. The fact that we’re expecting our first child this coming year is one of the greatest miracles ever. The fact that I was able to celebrate this blessed time of year with close friends and family. I just find myself speechless and just wanting to praise the Lord for all He has done in my life. Merry Christmas, God Bless, & To All a Good Night!

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. –Isaiah 9:6