The Gift
Christmas season is among us –
and shoppers are on the fly,
running around like crazy,
looking for gifts to buy.
So many things to look for –
as they glance down on their list,
pretty bows and wrapping paper,
to cover all those gifts.
So many toys to choose from,
for little boys and girls,
computers, games, and pretty dolls,
as their heads begin to whirl.
Got to get a Christmas tree –
to decorate so well,
and ornaments and tinsel,
and lots of shinny bells.
An angel for the tree top –
a crib scene on the floor,
stockings on the window sill,
and a wreath to grace the door.
Lights to put onto the house –
for all the neighbors to see,
and mistletoe to hang above,
so kisses will be free.
Looking for that perfect gift –
it seems so hard to find,
to give to that special someone,
who lingers in your mind.
So out the door and to the store –
and to the Mall again,
got to find that perfect gift,
to give to that dear friend.
Finally tired and all worn out –
and about to fall apart.
But if you look – it’s always been,
right there within your heart!
A gift that money just can’t buy –
for it comes from God above,
a gift to cherish for a lifetime,
it’s called the “Gift” of love!
So if you can’t find what you’re look for –
it won’t be on your list.
You’ll have to search from deep within,
to give someone the “Gift!”
Written & Submitted By:
Deacon Steve A. Politte (DeaconSteve)
Merry Christmas!
Music © Bernd Krueger
Ernest
December 5, 2010 @ 11:56 am
Have we asked ourselves why we celebrate x’mas. Do we tell our younger siblings, our children for the reason behind x’mas? We don’t only have to buy physical gifts and even show love to our family and neighbours only since all these are conditional love- You love them just because they your family and neighbours. Well, Jesus loved us unconditionally and we will be saved/denied based on the acceptance or rejection of His wonderful gift of love He gave us. Let us pause and redirect our thoughts to something very important that we have neglected for years which is shifting the purpose of CHRISTmas. Christmas is the time to appreciate the Love of God through His only Son Jesus. Christmas is the time to accept Jesus as your saviour so that one’s history will be changed and destinies re-written.
Gary
December 5, 2010 @ 7:51 am
Great Poem,
Materialism unfortunately seems to be what Christmas is abput anymore, and not only christmas, things seem tohave taken over love of the heart. But we should all remember that God will one day judge us on the love in our heart, not on anything we can buy. Merry Christmas
rick
December 4, 2010 @ 11:36 pm
i thought the poem was very touching and a wonderful meaning.
skipper
December 4, 2010 @ 8:34 pm
What beautiful words to share with everyone.
The Gift of Love is a blessing. And remember the
world will be a better place, when the Power of Love
replaces the Love of Power.
Sherry Sharon
December 4, 2010 @ 8:05 pm
In all the hustle and bustle, the black Fridays, the midnight madness, I wish we could pause long enough to ask ourselves the question, “Whose birthday are we celebrating any way?”
Elizabeth M. Wright
December 4, 2010 @ 5:09 pm
Just think, you are given a gift of LOVE, and your own heart wraps around it forever. You smile when you think of the person who gave it to you. All it took was someone who loves you, no money involved… Now, that’s a
wonderful gift. JESUS is a great teacher also. Thank you dear JESUS…
Blessings… Elizabeth W.
Linda
December 4, 2010 @ 11:35 am
Love is a beautiful gift and it is the best gift to give, god gave us love in the shape of a baby jesus for all to share.God bless!
Sandy
December 4, 2010 @ 10:12 am
Thanks for Sharing.
Started My Day Off Beautifully to Head to Help @ the Beaver County Festival of Trees.
…When the Nite has been too Lonely & the Road has been too Long & You Think that Love is Only for the Lucky & the Strong, Just Remember in the Winter, far beneath the Bitter Snow, Lies the Seed that with the Sun’s Love in the Spring Becomes The Rose. -“The Rose”
T A Ramesh
December 4, 2010 @ 9:24 am
This reminds me of the saying what you are is God’s gift to you and what you do with it is yours to Him! Nice gift indeed!
james in tenn.
December 8, 2009 @ 5:44 pm
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL,SPECIALLY TO OUR MEN&WOMEN WHO ARE OVER FIGHTING A WAR WE SHOULDNT BE IN BECAUSE GOD WAS’T CONSULTED FIRST!!! HOPEFULLY PEACE WILL PREVAIL IF THERE IS ENOUGH TIME BEFORE JESUS CALLS THE SAVED PEOPLE HOME. IF YOU’RE NOT READY MY PRAYER IS YOU WILL MAKE YOUR PREPARATION FOR THAT JOURNEY. Remember- HEBREWS 11-1 and remember GOD doesn’t move, (WE) do!!!!!! Brothers&Sisters let’s all come together and believe “THERE’S NOTHING TOO HARD FOR GOD” That AMERICA will turn back to GOD before it’s tooooo late. Jim;
claire
December 7, 2009 @ 8:26 pm
MAY ALL MY LOVED ONES AT C.R. AND STEP STUDY FIND TRUE LOVE FROM GOD LOVE IS A GIFT FROM GOD HAVE A BEAUIFUL WEEK AND MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALLWAYS MY BEST FRIENDS IN CHRIST MAY GODS BLESSINGS BE SEEN THIS YEAR AND ALWAYS MERRY CHRISTmas and happpy newyear everyone one and all lol
khushi
December 6, 2009 @ 6:25 am
how nice…………
Carrie
December 5, 2009 @ 11:57 am
Old But TRUE…. Love conquers ALL!! Merry Christmas to all reading this and may GOD”S Blessings be upon you!!!
patch
December 5, 2009 @ 6:51 am
i love you…
AUDRAE
December 5, 2009 @ 2:54 am
WHERE EVER YOU ARE AND WHERE EVER YOU GO MAY THE GIFT OF LOVE ALONG WITH YOU GO.
YOU WRITE SUCH BEAUTY THAT YOUR SPIRIT .MUST BE WITH GOD ALWAYS
AUDRAE
December 5, 2009 @ 2:45 am
LOVE IS A GIFT FROM GOD
HAVE A BEAUTIFUL WEEK MY GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS.
MAY XMAS BE A GIFT OF LOVE
Elizabeth M. Wright
December 4, 2009 @ 9:55 pm
Absolutely perfectly said of the true meaning of CHRISTmas !!! How calm and peaceful it is when we stop running around… The best gift of all is LOVE… Thanks for reminding me again. Have a blessed CHRISTmas everyone !!!
Elizabeth
sally
December 4, 2009 @ 7:19 pm
dear friends thank u i give 20 it is true the love u have comes from the love of god he gave so nuch more that we can,t repaid himback but too give our lifes for him .and too do the call we are told too do . merrychristmas too all and god love u more then u will know
Rosypetal
December 4, 2009 @ 6:42 pm
It is very right! gift of love! the poem wirtes very well about the love we all have, and love from God!
so we shall all love each other, and give this precious gift to others in this Christmas! and the world will become a great place to be!
wonderful poem!
Fran10050
December 4, 2009 @ 6:15 pm
I give this message a 10, I thought it was a beautiful poem
FRANKIPOO
December 4, 2009 @ 3:32 pm
very true,this is a beautiful message for christmas, give it a 10
Rodica
December 4, 2009 @ 2:46 pm
Is right …the most appreciate gift from a friend…is love…
Thank you… to all my friends for this wondwrful gift!
Thank you God … because I have got from You…so much love!
Marcia LaFontsee
December 4, 2009 @ 1:42 pm
This is a very beautiful and meaningful Christmas card. I will send it to everyone I care very much about. And it’s wonderful to include the real meaning of Christmas. Thank you.
Sandi
December 4, 2009 @ 1:37 pm
How very true. Too often we tend to forget that the gift of love is one that only you can give and having it returned (regifted so to speak) is perfectly acceptable.
Think about it…thank you and God bless….
Sandi, Earth Angel in Wisconsin (: (: (: