This was my answer to a recent question posed to me asking what stresses me out most concerning Christmas.
What stresses me out the most is that the true meaning of what Christmas is all about is lost in the hustle and bustle of the “holiday”. The world doesn’t know any different, but when we Christians get so caught up in preparations, parties, buying gifts that the real reason for celebration – Christ’s birth gets shoved aside it makes me incredibly sad and we surely don’t set a very good example making us different from the world. It’s okay to celebrate but our celebration should be secondary to the true reason for Christmas. Some years ago this was really bothering me and i wrote a song to convey my thoughts. I hope you don’t mind if i share the words with you all.
WHAT ABOUT JESUS?
1- Christmas trees, real and fake and frantic shoppers-
Last minute groceries and presents to buy.
The One whose day we celebrate is watching ore us-
Hoping, that we won’t pass Him by.
In crowded stores we push and shove to get that last gift-
Then home at last to stay up wrapping all night.
With saddened eyes He watches as His own dear children-
Forget the reason, for this season so bright.
Chorus: Tis the season to celebrate the Saviors birth.
In your heart oh Christian, how much is He worth?
This is the time to tell the world of Jesus love,
And how God sent His Son to earth from heav’n above.
2- And, lo, the angel of the Lord appeared unto them-
Saying, “Fear not, I bring you tidings of great joy!
For unto you is born this day in David’s city-
The Savior, Jesus, a baby boy.
Born to die, to set us free from sins dark bondage.
He lives again to redeem you and me.
This time of year we set aside to honor His birth-
And to remember why He came to be.
Chorus: Tis the season to celebrate the Saviors birth.
In your heart oh Christian, how much is He worth?
This is the time to tell the world of Jesus love,
And how God sent His Son to earth from heav’n above.
Words: diki denise sinkler–burns
© 12 – 2002
Music: Adapted from the song, “Pretty Paper”
