My Night Before Christmas

It was the night before Christmas

A bright starry night.

I snuggled in bed

And shut my eyes tight.

A few minutes later, I felt a light breeze

And a shiver ran through me right down to my knees.

I pulled back the covers and slowly stood straight

And I felt it again, a soft breeze on my face.

I stood oh so slowly, somehow not afraid

And then something brilliant,

I saw, quite amazed.

And what did my wondering eyes clearly see?

An Angel of God stood right before me.

Beauty and grace,

Wisdom and love.

Shone from her eyes,

And down from above.

I thought, what a dream!

How lucky am I?

“Sweet Child, you are loved,”

Came the reply.

“On this night long ago

Came a star to prepare.

And then came His Son

And a few were aware.

And He Walked on this Earth

As a child like you.

And He fell, and He learned

And slowly He grew.

His Spirit is still, here in every breath

He is with you in life,

He’ll be with you in death.

He can heal you with love

And bring calm to your heart.

He can change your whole world

Simply ask Him to start!

He is waiting for you,

So patient and fair.

He knows you will come to Him,

He is all aware.

He will not forsake you,

Nor lead you astray.

He will guide every footstep

He will start today.

Lift up your hands

Kneel down in prayer

Open your heart

And He will be there.

Think not of your past

Or of future cares

He sees only you now

His vision so fair.

On this night before Christmas,

The eve of His birth

Remember, Christ came to be with us on Earth.”

I stood now, mouth open

My mind in a haze

I thought finding freedom would be like a maze.

“So simple?” I asked.

“There is more I must do.”

“No, dear,” she said,

“You need only be you.

His vision is true.

He sees you as whole.

You are beautiful, treasured

Your heart is like gold.

You are loved so in Heaven

And always will be

You can have peace, joy, love

When you choose to hear me.

You were never forgotten

He has always been close.

And I am your guardian

Your heavenly host

I speak the truth

On this Christmas Eve,

For life is quite simple

God is what you need.”