The Christmas story we are told…….occurred many centuries ago
Yet it sure would not hurt-if I were to relate it once more………
For the message of Christmas is---Peace, Joy and Love
Gifts that the Good Lord sends from above!
It tells us about……
A young maiden-so pure and trusting:
She said “Yes” to God’s Word----without hesitating.
It tells us how a young man
Had so much love that he willingly complied with God’s plan!
It tells us how-in the whole of Bethlehem
There was no one willing to share their room
And so, in a stable…..with hay for his cradle
The little babe Jesus was born!
While angels sang : about this good news to shepherds-
Three wise men noticed a unique and new kind of star moving up ahead-
….and so-they came: from far and wide
To look upon this special child!
Peace and Love – were the gifts that he brought
A reward!?----He ne’er sought
He showed us by example – how to be simple and humble,
To keep on giving even if and when we feel incapable.
If only we kept the door of our hearts wide open-
The poor and the needy will find shelter within!
The secret of true contentment is to serve and to love---a hundred percent.
So let us quit distributing all those material presents----
And let us gift ourselves body and soul-
That dear friend-is a true Christian’s role.
It is also the common teaching of every belief and religion
--to always find room in our hearts and our homes
To shelter a needy person.
So, as we wish one another ‘A Merry Christmas’
Let us also remember- the Christmas message that was His…….
For although He lived and died many centuries ago
His message of Peace and Love
Is just as relevant today as it will be tomorrow…..
No candy and yummy goodies - no Ho!Ho! and jolly howdy!
No Christmas polka dance or mistletoe kiss-
The little babe Jesus brought us things that are more valuable than these --
Care for creation and spread love not litter---in all the cities!
Let us stop misusing God given natural resources to make way for
man- made monstrosities…..!
let us not wait anxiously for Santa Claus to bring us that elusive gift-
let’s become someone’s Santa Claus and gift them something with a true Christmas spirit-
- it could be someone you know :who needs comfort and cheer
It could be someone troubled with worries who just needs- a listening ear.
It could be someone you need to forgive-or a stray annoying dog you need to let live!
It could be your child who needs you and your time
So do not neglect their needs just coz you are too busy putting up those Christmas bells and chimes.
It could be your spouse who needs more than just your presence in the house!
It could be your neighbor who needs a small favor
Would you shut the door of your heart to any of these?
If you do the reason for Christ in Christmas will become meaningless
And so the reason for the season too will cease!
This then-is my gift to you my friend-that your Christmas celebration will never end.
May you be blessed with the Christmas gifts of Peace, Hope, Joy, Love and New Birth
The gifts for which God became man and walked like us on this earth.
May you in return share these gifts with all your loved ones, colleagues, friends and foes!
Sharing in all your joys and woes and wishing you and yours
My gift to you is my love endless through all of the coming years……..
A MERRY CHRISTMAS and A JOYOUS NEW YEAR 2011.
Message written by Mrs.Tulip D’Souza.
New revised and edited version (16th Dec 2010)
Original poem written in Dec 1989 as Ms.Tulip Fernandez.
