Walking in the Valley A bi-weekly column, featuring one Silicon Valley Christian's (a)musings on life's journey by Barbara Dahlgren

Christmas is Coming Column for the weeks of December 16-31, 2009

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I love Christmas time.  So in honor of this season I’d like to share one of my favorite poems by Robert Louis Stevenson.  Many quote this lovely poem but often leave out the second section which is a shame. It says so much!

Oh God,

Help us remember the birth of Jesus,
that we may share in the song of the angels,
the gladness of the shepherds,
and the worship of the wise men.

Close the door of hate and open the door of love all over the world. Let
kindness come with every gift and good desires with every greeting.
Deliver us from evil by the blessing which Christ brings,
and teach us to be merry with clear hearts.

May the Christmas morning make us happy to be thy children, and
Christmas evening bring us to our beds with grateful thoughts,
forgiving and forgiven, for Jesus' sake.
Amen.

By Robert Louis Stevenson

And here’s my favorite Christmas quote. May its message help you focus on what this season truly represents – Jesus Christ!

“This is the message of Christmas: We are never alone."
~ Taylor Caldwell (1900-1985), English novelist

Merry Christmas! God bless you every one!

 

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