The one who is the true light, who gives light to everyone, was coming into the world.
John 1:9 NLT

Why do we come,
Why do we seek,
Why do we kneel,
At Jesus’ feet?

He was borne in a stable,
Cold and bare,
Can the King of Kings,
truly reside there?

What does He offer,
What does He ask,
This Lord of the future,
The present, the past?

Simply to come,
To listen, to receive,
To invite Him into our lives,
To believe,
That Jesus is God’s own son,
Who gave His life for everyone,
To bring us to God above,
To know His peace, His joy, His love.

He didn’t say it would be easy,
He didn’t say it would be hard,
He simply said to follow Him,
And what He places in our heart.

Gracious God, thank You for Jesus and  his amazing love for us …..
As we prepare for Christmas, we take a moment to reflect on our own journey with You …..
Loving God, draw us closer to You this Christmas.

May the light of your guiding, assuring love shine ever brighter in our hearts. May we share the love and compassion of Jesus in our words and actions.

May we trust that the briefest prayer and the smallest act of kindness make a difference in your kingdom of love. Loving, gracious God, we praise You. Amen.

Ruth Rushworth