Not Another Day

Our days converge as one
Routine makes them all the same.
None more important, really
Same day, just a different name

But one day throughout the year
Should stand miles above the rest.
For on that day our Savior was born
And all people on Earth were blessed.

Nothing about His birth
Was just another day.
For by Christs' prophetic birth
God has given us His way.

Each aspect of His birth
Was extraordinary at best.
From His conception to His birth
Unlike all the rest.

Born unto a virgin
In a manger as had been foretold.
The shepherds learned of His birth
And shouted the news so bold.

A gift from God to us.
His one and only son.
He came to Earth to deliver us.
As no one else could have done.

Because only He can be called perfect.
Only He lived without sin.
This is why Christmas is miraculous.
As much so now, as was then.

Thank you for taking the time to read this. I wrote it mostly during a sermon that Bro. Ralph Baker gave at Brodhead Baptist Church on Dec. 22. Bro. Ralph was telling us how Christmas should never feel like any other day to Christians.

Are We Ready?

Are we ready for your kingdom?
Are we adding to thy fold?
Are we seeking out thy lost ones?
And praying to be bold?

Have we laid down our selfish will?
And picked up your perfect way.
Have we taken a moment to thank you
For the food we've had today?

Will we forgive those in our life
Who cut us to the bone?
Will we show THEM the mercy
That Christ has ALREADY shown?

Don't we know that if we follow
Thy steps along the way
You will never steer us wrong
And never lead us astray.

If we can say with truthful lips
That we have done as you have shown
You have promised us Dear Lord
Joys we've never known.

I thank you for this promise
For washing away my sin.
Most importantly for your spirit
That has made me whole within.