The Only Gift I Need

Every Christmas I am amazed at the amount of energy and time people waste trying to find the best gift possible for their family and friends, when most of them are missing out on the best gift of all - Jesus. So, this Christmas, please give the gift of Jesus to all you meet so that they, too, may receive the greatest gift of all - eternal life.

THE ONLY GIFT I NEED

Father, at this season of Christmas,
A time of praise and celebration,
I quite often pause and wonder
About all that I see going on.

Everywhere, all round about me
I see people rushing here and there,
Looking for that extra special gift,
To show someone how much they care.

They spend great amounts of money,
And waste so much precious time,
Looking for something that isn't there –
It really is such a crime.

For Christmas is a time of joy and peace,
To celebrate the birth of Your Son,
And that is the greatest gift of them all,
And it's there for everyone.

If only they would stop for a minute
And open their hearts up to You,
They'd see the great gift You are offering
To everyone, not just a few.

So, Father, in this season of Christmas,
Please, don't let me reach out in greed –
Help me to realise more fully
That Your Son is the only gift I need.

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