Christmas Lights

While quiet stillness reigns about 
In the dark of night
Lights a’glimmer everywhere 
Shine with all their might Twinkling, twirling, flickering
Some a steady glow
The Christmas lights all colors bright 
Reflecting in the snow

Ambiance warms outside 
And deeper cold within 
The shining lights beckon us  
Look here, look here again  
Trees wrapped red- or green-and-white 
Down the streets do march 
And firmly stand guarding close 
Decorated yards

Reindeer, snowmen, Santas tall 
Frolic then harken 
Limos driving people by  
Photographing them  
Snowflakes dance across the walls
Of festive houses lit 
Lawns display nativities 
And giant ornaments 

No matter soon our sleeping hour 
We drive on and on 
Mesmerized by Christmas lights 
Rejoicing season’s songs 
Then around the bend we see
A form of Christ the King 
Arms outstretched for all to come 
He lights Eternity 

Rejoice oh lights with us now
Remember why you glow 
Commemorate, n’er forget 
The Star of long ago
Light guiding still 
Through dark’s despair 
Calling while we plod
Illumines paths, brightens hearts 
Lights our way to God

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LORD, thank You for bringing and being the Light in this darkened world. Amidst our busyness please draw us into Your presence, peace, and rest. Give us hearts of hope and trust in You as we celebrate You this Christmas time. With praise and thanksgiving we pray in Jesus’ holy name. Amen. 

Psalm 119:105 NLT
“Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path.”

John 14:6 NLT
“Jesus told him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me.”

John 8:12 NLT
“Jesus spoke to the people once more and said, ‘I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won’t have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life.’”