A Christmas Poem
by Donna Covey
It's Christmas time, Lord
I need a little help
I'm feeling tired and overwhelmed
And sorry for myself.
There's shopping, and lots of lists
Help me to remember why
We have this day to celebrate
Lord, just help me try.
Remind me as I prepare all this food
How fortunate we truly are.
There are those who have no home
And go to sleep at night in a car.
As I muddle through the stores
Looking for just the right gift.
Help me smile and think of how
It will give someone special a lift.
There's a tree to decorate
And lights to be strung
Eggnog to make
And a star to be hung
Practice for the church program
I want to do my part just right
Lord fill my heart with the spirit,
The true spirit of light.
Lord, don't let me worry over all the details
Instead, fill my heart with joy
As I go about my hurried labor
Let me remember a little boy.
He slept in a stable
The night that he was born
He didn't even have a bed
Or a blanket to keep him warm.
Oh Lord, don't let me think of Christmas
As a labor you see.
Instead help me to appreciate
What Jesus did for me.
Give me the Peace that was in his heart.
Help me to give as freely as he
Lord, fill us all with the joy of Christmas
From now until eternity …
volume 10(6)
This poem is copyright © 2003,
Donna Covey, all rights reserved.
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