Christmas 2012
Well here we are
Gifts all
Wrapped
Named
Under the tree
Decorations
Sparkling with lights and tinsel
The pantry is full
The fridge groaning
At my door a wreath
Welcomes
Step inside
Smell the fragrance of Christmas
Cinnamon, Cloves, Pine
Ready…
How does my life compare
Throughout all the Days of the Year
Are the Gifts God has given
Named one by one
Ready to share
My spirit
My mind
Well nourished
Generous
With The Living Word
Does my Life shine
With the Light
Of the Lord
Banishing darkness
Drawing others to gaze upon His beauty
Shining out like a beacon to the lost
For those seeking
Home
Answers
Is there a ready welcome at my door
Am I fragrant with the Lord
Infused
From being in His Presence
Enabling others to awaken to Him
Feeling His comfort
Am I …
Ready?
Thankfully
Ready or not
God judges my Hope
Not my perfection
May you know the Lord
Mindful of every moment with Him
In the Joy and Peace of Christmas
Every single day
Words and photographs © Denise Stanford 2012
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Wow, Denise, you are a very gifted writer. Should use this gift more often. God bless, Winnie.
Thank you so much Winnie x
Beautiful x
Lovely to be drawn into the quiet place, to reflect and ponder. Thanks Denise you do indeed draw others to Him. Kathy