231220 Christmas Lights

Christmas Lights


The winter night is bright outside

The little children are wide-eyed 

Houses are lit in red and green

Once darkened, now have twinkly sheen

The dining room has candlelight

The Christmas tree sparkles in white

The fireplace is lit ablaze

Seems there is light where e're we gaze

A darkened world in need of light

T'is fitting to light up the night 

If only for a little while 

In advent of a holy child 

But, wouldn't it be wonderful 

If all this light weren't seasonal

If fallen world wasn't so dark

Is there a way to light a spark?

A spark that chases hate away

A spark that brightens someone's day

Don't need a match or fancy lighter

To be the source that makes world brighter

Just need to have a spark in you

To see the world in brighter hue

Not seen as dreary, dull, and gray

A tiny light keeps dark at bay

Started with words, " Let there be light."

Then, instantly, darkness took flight 

But, sin brought darkness back again 

And for too long, it had free reign

Yet, light returned one holy night

When babe was born under starlight 

So with that birth the Christ did save

And his light to believers gave

In light of this true act of love 

And great commission from above

We're called to illuminate the way

For those God puts in path each day

God gave you light, so let it shine

All year, not just at Christmas time

Your little spark can start a blaze

Til world's filled with divine light rays


John 1:5

The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it 


Ephesians 5:8

For at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light 


Genesis 1:3

And God said, " Let there be light, " and there was light


Matthew 5:6

In the same way, let your light shine before others so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven 


John 8:12

Matthew 5:14-16

Luke 8:16

Acts 13:47


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