231213 I'm Ready

I'm Ready


Goodness, is Christmas almost here?

Seems to come quicker every year

Faster I go behinder get

I haven't mailed Christmas cards yet

The tree is up with only lights 

Perhaps I'll decorate tonight

Still haven't baked a single treat

Wonder if I can find minced meat

It seems all the good sales I've missed

So, can't check anyone off my list

Instead, my gift list seems to grow

Forgot Aunt Sue and Uncle Joe

Family photo can't be shot

'Cause little Jimmy's head feels hot

And sister, Beth is sneezing, too

Dear Lord, don't let it be the flu

The office party's round the bend

Will Fred bring fruitcake yet again?

Wait, I've not got a thing to wear

Will they notice if I'm not there?

Not finished decking all the halls 

Not ready for when company calls

Still haven't planned Christmas menu

Things still undone - more than a few

In spite of all, I have to say

I'm so ready for Christmas day!

For Christmas isn't 'bout baking

Or gifts, or about decorating 

It's not about the stockings hung

Or even 'bout the carols sung

For I'm not ready if it were

Yet, I'm so ready, 'cause it's more

Ready to rejoice my Savior's birth

I'm ready to have peace on Earth

To fill each day with worshipping 

To sing praise to the newborn King

Though not ready for snow or ice

I'm ready for the love of Christ 

To warm each hardened or broken heart

For mercy and forgiveness to start

From earthly view, I'm running late

But spiritually, can hardly wait

I'm more than ready to bring praise

For coming of this holiest of days


Luke 2:11

For unto you is born this day in the city of David, a Savior who is Christ the Lord


Matthew 1:23


Isaiah 9:6


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