Joy to the World

Reason for the Season

Decorate the yard! Deck the halls!

Put Christmas cards upon your walls!

Hang the tinsel on the tree!

It’s Christmas time, don’t you see?

Jingle bells and twinkling lights,

Christmas smells, sounds and sights!

Shop and bake, then shop some more,

Too many people in the store!

Hustle, bustle, in a hurry,

Christmas is near, but don't you worry,

Will you stop just long enough,

To ponder why there’s all the fuss?

A child was born in Bethlehem,

The angels watched closely over him,

Wise men came from far away,

To honor him on Christmas day,

Shepherds left their fields at night,

To follow the star that shone so bright,

Relax, be joyful, worship and sing,

The newborn was the King of Kings,

Forget the stress of Christmas past,

And celebrate the One who holds you fast,

Good tidings and great joy to all,

It’s not so much about the mall!

Tammy Harvey

Written:  11/20/2016