A wonderful reminder to us all the “Reason for the Season”
The holidays are upon us. Christmas music started right after Halloween. We stuffed ourselves for Thanksgiving then stood in line for hours on “black Friday” trying to get that special item ½ off that we knew someone on our list wanted. For some of us, we stress over what to buy, how much to spend and who all we have to buy for. As we bustle along, working, shopping, sleeping only to get up and do it all over again we forget what the meaning of Christmas really is. As I realized this, a poem I once read came to mind so I am sharing it with all of you in hopes it will serve as a reminder to us all the “Reason for the Season”.
The True Meaning of Christmas
Jesus Christ was born this day
So many years before
He came a servant to the lost
Though he was lord of lords
We celebrate this joyous time
Reflecting on his birth
Not born in a mansion, but a stable
As if he had no worth
He came so he could identify
With the human heart of man
And gave his life as a sacrifice
Offering a better plan
A plan that reconciles us back
To our loving father god
Bringing hope and redemption from
Sins ruling iron rod
For this is the only reason
That we should celebrate this day
To become focused on anything else
Would take the meaning away
So let’s arise with joy in our hearts
And share it with everyone
The meaning of Christmas will always be
The birth of Jesus – Gods son
- M.S. Lowndes
Happy Holidays to all of you from the Homecare by Design team.