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Chosen Star

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I look up at the stars

And I see the Master’s plan

He placed them one by one

Before our time began

 

All down through the ages

Those stars have shown their light

Always in formation

To guide us in the night

 

Then one night, change was seen

One star was singled out

To shine much brighter than the rest

A loud celestial shout

 

Oh brightest star, Oh chosen star

You shine your glorious light

To lead us all to Christ the King

On this most Holy night

 

This star then found its special place

To shine those brighter rays

It took its place above a town

Where God’s own Son was laid

 

Three kings had seen the star so bright

From lands so far away

They came to bring gifts to the child

In a manger filled with hay

 

Gold, because He’s royalty

As priest, the Frankincense

Myrrh, anointing for His death

Which would be so intense

 

On brightest star, Oh chosen star

You shine your glorious light

To lead us all to Christ the King

On this most Holy night

The Great Payment

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Have you ever thought it strange

That a baby in a manger

Would be the one who came to set men free

And have you ever stopped to think

About the fact that Heaven’s King

Left His throne to come and die for you and me

 

You may think it’s fable

He was born in lowly stable

But the story has withstood the test of time

And I thought that you should know

Why I’ve come to love Him so

For I want you to know this Lord of Life

 

You see, He changed my life

When I came to Him that time

That my life was spinning out of control

He forgave all of my sin

And He put His spirit in

Now He walks with me wherever I may go

 

Because this baby in the manger

Was no ordinary stranger

But the Son of God who came to earth that day

He shared the Father’s love

And brought healing from above

And He said He was the truth the life the way

 

His teaching brought division

Put the leaders in derision

They decided that He must be put to death

So they shouted crucify Him

On a cross they railed against Him

And He gave His life in one last gasp of breath

 

The final price was paid

For the sin of human race

And now we are set free forevermore

And it all began that day

In a stable filled with hay

And a baby who the blessed Mary bore.

 

This Christmas don’t forget

The great payment for our debt

That was made by that baby in the hay

He was born to die for me

And to set the captive free

Let us celebrate His birth this Christmas day

Celebrate Him

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Some trust in gazing

At stars in the sky

Thinking their future is told

Some trust in cards

That are turned one by one

Their story they hope to behold

 

But now it is Christmas

And many there be

Who wonder if it’s just not cynical

To have such a frenzy

About gifts and food

Around something that seems so mystical

 

A baby was born

So long ago

And He is our reason for joy

He came to redeem

All of mankind

From the curse of sin here below

 

So please don’t be fooled

By the gifts and the food

Those things are second to Him

He came to save

We give Him our praise

This Christmas, let’s celebrate Him

 

In response to the daily prompt Mystical

The Reason

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Shoppers are shopping

Mailmen are walking

Delivering gifts bought on line

Trees all are glimmering

Houses are shimmering

Lights hung to cheer us in time

 

Carols are ringing

Sleigh Bells are jingling

Songs of the season are here

Bright lights are glowing

Egg nog is flowing

All midst the words of good cheer

 

We all are running

From each day’s beginning

To celebrate Christmas each year

But how about stopping

Take time from shopping

And realize the reason where here

 

The star was a’shining

The cattle were lowing

When Mary gave birth to a son

Shepherds were praising

Sheep were there grazing

A Savior for all had now come

 

He went ‘round teaching

And gave many healing

His words filled the hearer with life

But leaders were seething

And they started pleading

To have Jesus crucified

 

He went through the suff’ring

And became the off’ring

For all of the sins of mankind

The grave not confining

He came out a’rising

Defeating death for all of time

 

This is the reason

For Christmas season

Let’s not forget why we sing

For this is God’s son

Who became the one

To save all of us from ours sin

 

So, I will sing praise

To His wonderful name

I will lift up my voice to the King

He’s always the same

And His love will remain

He has given to us everything

 

 

 

 

The Songs of Christmas

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Hear the songs of Christmas

Ringing in the air

Sounds that warm your heart

Meant for all to hear

 

Jingle Bells are jingling

Everywhere you go

Wishing Merry Christmas

To all who hear them toll

 

The First Noel has sounded

From choirs bringing cheer

Noel, Noel Born is the King

Is music to our ears

 

Precious songs of Christmas

Songs of warmth and cheer

Sung with all your heart

Every single year

 

And then a chorus fills the air

Hark the Herald Angels Sing

Voices of the highest praise

Glory to the newborn King

 

Oh, little town of Bethlehem

A town we’ve grown to love

Is visited by three wise men

Who saw the star above

 

Sing the tale of Christmas

With familiar lines

From children to our elders

Enjoying every rhyme

 

Away in lowly manger

No room was found for them

In hay they laid their baby

And there His tale begins

 

Silent Night, Holy Night

When Jesus Christ was born

The songs of His appearing

Are songs that bring us joy

 

Joy to the World

Jesus Christ has come

Born to die for all mankind

Praise the Holy One

 

Sing the songs of Christmas

Lift your praise above

Sing with all your heart

Songs we know and love

Are You Prepared?

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This time of year is thrilling

As Christmas lights get lit

Anticipation fills the air

As Santa has his list

The children are all smiles

Awaiting the big day

It couldn’t come to fast

For they’re prepared to play

 

Much like the signs of Christmas

Are the signs of the end times

Calamity throughout the world

And loss of civil minds

The church awaits the coming day

With great anticipation

Are you prepared for Christ’s return

Do you have His salvation?

 

If not we can take care of that

Right now if you don’t mind

Just ask Jesus to forgive your sins

And make Him Lord of your life

Acknowledge that He died for you

And that he rose again

To give eternal life to you

Forever up in heaven

 

 

In response to the daily prompt Anticipation