What I am Thankful for this Christmas

Christmas is once again here

The time of giving and the time of cheer

But most of all it is the time

To be thankful for the blessings this year

I have so much to be thankful for

I know not where to start

Thankful I can see and feel

Thankful for each beat of my heart

For the family and friends

Their love and their care

For the times we’ve spent together

The memories that we share

Thankful for opportunities

The laughter and the tears

Thankful for God’s grace

When alone and in fear

Thankful that I am able to give

That I have plenty on my side

Thankful for the chance

To show love and do right

To learn and to grow

Each and every day

Thankful for the kindness

Received in every way

But most of all I am thankful

That if everything that was given was gone

I would be received at heaven’s door

Because my Saviour was born

Merry Christmas everyone!

Copyright © 2012 by Kwek Yi Zhen

Originally from: http://poemsforocassions.blogspot.com/2012/12/what-i-am-thankful-for-this-christmas.html

Immanuel's Star

The night was cold and dark

The shepherds drew lambs to their hearts

Across the valleys and hills a cool wind blew

Drawing the grass apart

Huddling by the fire

A shepherd sang a song

Poking a crackling fire

Ready for the night so long

Then a bright light

Caught his dazzled eyes

And he turned them heavenward

Towards the star studded sky

And behold there was a star

Shinning in the night

Eclipsing all others

With its beauty and light

It drew and beckoned

And suddenly the heavens burst open

The air was filled with angel songs

And by the star’s light the shepherds were drawn

Towards a little village

Of seemingly no importance

Worn down with age

Completely impassioned

The atmosphere was joyful

Yet apprehensive as they drew nearer

To a newly born child

Asleep in the manger

His hands shaking slightly

The shepherd touched the child

He stirred and looked up

And a miracle he smiled!

Then a while later

The shepherd was back at his fire

Gazing up at the star

His heart felt warmer

And he watched never knowing

That it was the first Christmas night

And the star shinning so brightly

Was the Saviour’s heralding light

Merry Christmas everyone!

Copyright © 2012 by Kwek Yi Zhen

Originally from: http://poemsforocassions.blogspot.com/2012/12/immanuels-star.html

First Christmas Day and Night

Many years ago on this night

Over Bethlehem a star shone bright

And God came to earth as man

To save us from death’s eternal hand

Many years ago on this day

Three men who had travelled a long way

Came with gifts for the king

And that night did angels sing

When the choir from heaven sang

Shepherds left their flocks with thanks

To see the saviour for themselves

And realise heaven’s intangible wealth

So many years ago on this day and night

The earth received a bright new light

And the hope of salvation was born that day

As the baby who in the manger lay

Happy Birthday Immanuel

God with us

Copyright © 2011 by Kwek Yi Zhen

Originally from: http://poemsforocassions.blogspot.com/2011/12/first-christmas-day-and-night.html