Christmas Is

CHRISTMAS IS… A time for family, Festivities and joy. Anticipation for Each girl and boy. A time to relax, Catch up on rest. Eat much that will put Suit sizes to the test. Music will sound In many locales. Jubilation from choirs And professional chorales. Some will celebrate The Savior’s birth. And remember the reason For His coming to earth. For some however, Sadness is near. There’s not much reason For holiday cheer. Away from home, In a distant land, Not exactly how He had earlier planned. The war rages on Day after day. Soon it will end, He does constantly pray. His loved ones at home Try to persevere, Praying that they will soon hear News about which to cheer. Maybe next year, They regularly pray He will not have to be So far away. As we enjoy all That the season brings Let us not forget why This freedom rings. As we lay our heads down For a restful night, Many are still engaged In the enemy’s fight. Christmas for them May not be as grand As what we enjoy In this blessed land. So I ask you my friend As I close this verse, Do you pray for their safety? And thankfulness rehearse?