It was the night before Christmas,
and amidst the clutter and bustle,
no one stopped to think of the Child and Savior
caught up in all of the hustle.
The malls were are ready and put out their best,
getting and keeping our attention, above all the rest.
All the Churches were all adorned for their services with care
in the hopes that people in droves would soon be there.
Then, in our sanctuaries there arose such a clatter,
as people lifted their candles and sang about the matter.
They filed outside and left, filled with Christmas cheer,
to talk no more about Jesus--only about Santa and Reindeer.
Having done their duty, they can now focus on the jolly old elf.
Since they came to Church, Church can go back on the shelf.
For another year, except for maybe Easter or Mother's day,
or perhaps they will feel like going to Church one morning, who can say?
How did Christmas, Holy and with reverent focus,
become about stockings, winter, wrapping paper and a bonus?
We have taught our children to look down, underneath a tree,
instead of up where it points, God, hoping to see.
No wonder this world, with all the noise and clamor,
ignores the Church and chases fame and glamor.
Instead of our focus on big ribbons and a bow,
Parents and the Church need to stand tall and let the Light of the World glow.
Merry Christmas to all, and to all, have a great night.
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