Will Bethlehem lie still tonight?
Will violence cease its bloody reign?
Will the shepherds’ hills harbor any good will?
Will peace on earth have a moment’s chance?
Will warring families put aside their malice?
Will crowded hearts prepare Him room?
Will hope be found this Christmas Eve?
Will wise men seek the source of life?
Will gifts remind us of God’s kindness?
Will lights recall that starry night?
Will commerce pause to give Him honor?
Will reverence overtake the rush?
Will Christ receive a gift of love?
Will worship crown our festive gathering?
Will Christ be seated at our feast?
Will Jesus name be glorified?
Will fathers read the Christmas story?
Will families bow in humble prayer?
Will children know true Christmas joy?
Will grace be given, valued… shared?
When all have opened all their gifts, will gratitude be found or lost?
Will angels hear an earthly chorus sing peace on earth goodwill to men?
And when the clock yet moves us forward, will we have given all our best,
to celebrate the One who gives us life, and joy, and hope, and rest?
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That is awesome! After I finished reading it, I had to read it again…and again. 🙂
I didn’t know you wrote poetry!
Not much of a poetry or prose guy myself, but this is gripping. David, you make us decide what it will be for our own selves. When Jesus opens the books will He see a bunch of “Yes'”? Thanks.