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gidget7 Member
since 2000-08-12
Posts 52Arkansas, USA |
I know this is a little early, but it was a project I was requested to do for a friend. Only wondering if anyone thinks it is worth going forward with. This Christmas, as you gather with those you know. Exchanging gifts adorned with ribbons and bows Reflect back through the years which you can remember. Discover the meaning of this day in December. Paint a picture within your mind of the day long ago. Of the true birth of Christmas not the stories you know. The night sky echoing with angels voicing The glorious announcement,with songs and rejoicing The shepherds go to worship the newborn babe They found Him in a manger,not in a bed could he lay. Even before His birth he was turned away. There is no room for you, the Inn Keeper would say. When this child became a man. Amid sinners and devils, He would stand. Casting out sickness, and pain from within Teaching of repentance ,and forgiveness of sin Through His life, a gift was tucked away. To be unveiled on His dying day. Upon a cross, He was hung to die Not for His mistakes, but for yours and mine. His blood and tears, were mixed with prayers from Him That our heavenly Father would forgive us our sins. He gave up His life, so that you may know too. The love that the Lord God feels for you. The gift that He gave, was not wrapped in disguise. It was very expensive, for it cost him his life. It can not be found under a Christmas tree. It can only be found inside you and me. Keep in mind this Christmas eve, Without the birth of Jesus,Christmas would not be. [This message has been edited by WhtDove (edited 10-26-2000).] |
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2dalimit Member Elite
since 2000-02-08
Posts 2228Mississippi coast |
I just want to say, Thank you, and welcome to Passions. You have written a TRUELY wonderful piece. Melton |
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gidget7 Member
since 2000-08-12
Posts 52Arkansas, USA |
Thank you very much Melton. I appreciate your opinion. Like I said I knew it was a little early to post a holiday poem, but I had to get this one on to see of I should use it or not |
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Alle'cram Senior Member
since 2000-02-28
Posts 1816Texas |
Hi gidget, This is wonderful. You have done a good job writing and equally well with truth. Thank you for sharing. Marcy |
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Alle'cram Senior Member
since 2000-02-28
Posts 1816Texas |
gidget, as I started to leave the forum, your title, "The Gift" has got to be acknowledged! Aren't we blessed for The Gift? Thank God for sending, Jesus, The Gift; yes, sweet child, your poem blessed me and a worthy message all year long. Marcy |
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BloomingRose Member Elite
since 2000-08-09
Posts 3092Florida |
gidget, This is a wonderful reminder of what Christmas is all about. Just what we needed to hear as we prepare to go into the Christmas season. Thank you for posting. Loved it! Deb |
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gidget7 Member
since 2000-08-12
Posts 52Arkansas, USA |
Oh, thank you both for such kind words. I can never feel as if my poetry is a waste of time with such wonderful people who say such kind words about it.I am so happy that I can now use this site and my words to Glorify The Lord in my own way. And yes, Jesus is a Gift, and as any gift that is given even today, He can either be accepted and held as a treasure, or He can be put in the back of the closet and ignored. I pray that this year and every year after, those who have not yet done so will accept this Gift and allow Him to work in their lives and He will continue to Gift them with many blessings. |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
This is just PERFECT! I love this and will read this to my kids! Kim you did a wonderful job with this! Describing what so many forget about Christmas.... That one logo....keep CHRIST in CHRISTmas..  |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
What a perfect "gift" to go forward with. Many good things will come of this...thank you for sharing. A message such as this is never "too early"... Karilea If I whisper, will you listen?...KRJ |
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gidget7 Member
since 2000-08-12
Posts 52Arkansas, USA |
Thank you all so very much. I do so love you all. You are very kind and I pray that God blesses each and every one of you and thank you for pointing out that this message is not too early, I never thought of it that way. |
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BSC
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Member Elite
since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
Hi Gidget & welcome....What a beautiful piece, and such a great message. A wonderful way to show the true meaning of Christmas, and a lovely reminder for all. Bonnie |
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juliet_2u Senior Member
since 2000-07-23
Posts 1125North Carolina |
Gidget, welcome to Passions. This is excellent. HE is the greatest gift ever given. Blessings, Juls |
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StarGlow Junior Member
since 2000-10-23
Posts 40 |
Hello gidget and thank you for the remind of our Christmas Gift all yr long. This IS a great place and I enjoy reading a people who love and worship God. Star |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
 I was inspired to read your poem and it brought to mind an inner peace of what Christmas must truly be. I missed this the first time and I am glad that I was blessed to read it now. Merry Christmas! Bob <>< |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
amen!!!!!!!!!!!! "Love is a fire. But whether it is going to warm your hearth or burn down your house, you can never tell." Joan Crawford |
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ellie LeJeune Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156King of Prussia, PA USA |
Perfect timing to find this glorious poetic gift on Christmas morning! Thank you so much.The family just opened their gifts and my dear husband is making breakfast, I am blessed and My Lord in my heart is my greatest gift, your poem was the icing on my Christmas cake! Love, Ellie Belief is a truth held in the mind; faith is a fire in the heart. Joseph Fort Newton |
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