Christmas Meditation
The people who walked in darkness
have seen a great light.
For those who lived in a land of deep shadows—
light! Sunbursts of light!
You repopulated the nation,
you expanded its joy.
Oh, they’re so glad in your presence!
Festival joy!
The joy of a great celebration,
sharing rich gifts and warm greetings Isaiah 9 v2–3 The Message
For a child has been born—for us!
the gift of a son—for us!
He’ll take over
the running of the world.
His names will be: Amazing Counsellor,
Strong God,
Eternal Father,
Prince of Wholeness.
His ruling authority will grow,
and there’ll be no limits to the wholeness he brings.
Isaiah 9 v 6-7 The Message
Make Room
In Over-crowded lives
Make Moments
In Time poor lives
Make Way
In No-Way lives
Make Ready
In Readymade lives
Do not lose the Way
At the shops
In the kitchen
At work
On the way to Christmas
On the way to Bethlehem
Hold within
The King of Kings
The Lord of Lords
Expand with Him
Make a Choice
To make Him Yours
Words and Photographs © Denise Stanford 2010
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