There once was a normal fisherman
Who went out to fish every day
One day he caught none
And He was real bummed
So he came back tom shore in dismay
Now Jesus just happened to be there
And He said take me fishing with you
They filled up the net
Without breaking a sweat
And our fisherman felt quite subdued
Jesus said follow me Mr fisherman
I’ll make you a fisher of men
He decided to go
So he left his good boat
And Peter learned fishing for men
In response to the daily prompt Fishing
I searched for a gift this Christmas
A gift I could give to all
It would have to be inexpensive
And hopefully rather small
I shopped on the net for days
And nothing seemed quite right
So I went to some stores in the city
And I looked for several nights
But the perfect gift was elusive
Nothing I saw seemed to fit
I started to think it was hopeless
But then found the perfect gift
It was free to any who wanted
It was small, so I’d keep it in hand
It was easy to give out to others
I decided that this fit the plan
This gift didn’t need to be wrapped up
And it wasn’t some cute little toy
All I had to do was give it
The recipient would have much joy
I’m giving Jesus this Christmas
I’m telling my friends of His love
I’m sharing with them His salvation
And His mercy that rains from above
I’ll share with them the Christmas story
And the Easter story as well
They will hear how much He loves them
They’ll be touched by the story I tell
This gift will last them a lifetime
And they’ll live for eternity
Safe in the arms of the Savior
Forever they will be free
This Christmas give all a present
That will last for the rest of time
Give everyone Jesus
And give them the gift of life.
I can’t say i’m surprised
At all the time that’s spent
Preparing for what Christmas Day will bring
Gifts are bought galore
And food set for a feast
To those who do the work it’s maddening
What truly baffles me
Is the beginning this day had
And how different was the scene way back hen
A quiet manger bed
With some shepherds drawing near
No feast, few gifts gave way to praise of men
This Christmas take a moment
Of quiet contemplation
And leave the hustle bustle of this world
Lift up your voice in praise
Have a quiet time to think
That today we celebrate our newborn Lord
In response to the daily prompt Maddening
It was anything but silent
In Bethlehem that day
The streets were full of travelers
Who finally found their way
A census had been called for
And the rules were very clear
Every man had to go back to
The tribal village through the years
Joseph lived in Nazareth
With Mary, full with child
They had to travel many days
And cover many miles
When they arrived in Bethlehem
There was no place to stay
They found a shelter for the night
In a stable filled with hay
The child was born next morning
In a manger he was laid
It seemed a normal birth to them
As the looked down at the babe
Then shepherds came and told them
Of an angel choir that night
That had come to them alone
They were fearful of the sight
The shepherds shared the words
That the angels had proclaimed
Peace on earth was come today
And goodwill to all of man
Mary smiled at hearing
The story that they told
For she knew this special child
Was the Son of God foretold
As the morning sun was rising
The baby slept in hay
Now the Son of God had come
His gift of love was here to stay
Is your heart prepared for Jesus
Have you made some room for Him
He wants to share His love with you
Oh won’t you ask Him in
When I think about the fact
That He left His royal throne
I can’t help but praise His name
When I think about the fact
In a stable He was born
I can’t help but praise His name
When I think about the star
That led the wise men there
And the great angelic choir
That the shepherds saw in fear
When I think about His love
To become a babe so dear
I can’t help but praise His name
Bless His name. His mighty name
The name of Jesus is so sweet and so fair
Bless His name. The matchless name
The name of Jesus is music to my ears
When I think about the fact
He bore the stripes for me
I can’t help but praise His name
When I think about the fact
That He died to set me free
I can’t help but praise His name
When I think about the pain
That He endured for me
How He gave His life for all
That day at Calvary
When I think about the grace
That He poured out for me
I can’t help but praise His name
Bless His name. His mighty name
The name of Jesus is so sweet and so fair
Bless His name. The matchless name
The name of Jesus is music to my ears
I’ll sing His praise
Every day
With Loudest voice
And hands up-raised
I’ll lift Him high
With all my might
The wondrous name
Of Jesus
Bless His name. His mighty name
The name of Jesus is so sweet and so fair
Bless His name. The matchless name
The name of Jesus is music to my ears
Bells and lights and bows of holly
Certainly can lead to folly
If we take our eyes of why there here
At Christmas time we celebrate
With food and drink and parties late
The reason for the season isn’t clear
So lets review the story
How Jesus came from glory
To become a sacrifice for all our sin
This baby in the manger
Saved me from timeless danger
And gave me peace and joy within
So in this Christmas season
Let’s not forget the reason
We celebrate December 25th
It’s not for winter folly
Or a fat man who is jolly
But a Savior in a manger at His birth
In response to the daily prompt Folly
What a night, what a night, what a very special night
See the star in the sky shining oh so bright
See the shepherds by the fire
See the wise men follow the star
Knowing not what’s to come this very special night
Mary and Joseph travelled oh so many miles
They awaited the birth of their first child
Looking for a room at the inn
There was no room for them within
A stable would be there room for the night
The shepherds were startled by an Angelic light
Do not be afraid echoed through the night
I bring good tidings of Joy
Peace on earth for girls and boys
And a host of Angels Loud Hosannas sing
What a night, what a night, what a very special night
See the star in the sky shining oh so bright
See the wise men follow the star
Knowing not what’s to come this very special night
They came with their flocks to find that babe
Wrapped in some clothes and laid in the hay
They knelt down to worship Him
Assured He’s the coming King
Then for a while they would worship and stay
Mary and Joseph knew their child was special
They’d both been told of His coming arrival
But they held their peace
When the shepherds did speak
And asked why they were summoned by angels
What a night, what a night, what a very special night
See the star in the sky shining oh so bright
See the shepherds by the fire
See the wise men follow the star
Knowing not what’s to come this very special night
The wise men arrived from the east they had come
They knew that the star was a sign from above
Their gifts they did bear
Gold, incense and myrrh
They knelt down to worship this child filled with love
Thus, the scene was set
No one would forget
That the Son of God came as a babe
And for many years
Mary shed her tears
For she knew what a price he would pay
What a night, what a night, what a very special night
See the star in the sky shining oh so bright
See the shepherds by the fire
See the wise men follow the star
Knowing not what’s to come this very special night
My Mom had taught Jesus to me
In the church since I was just three
But as I grew old
I got kind of bold
He became a condunrum to me
But then in a moment I found
That Jesus was my solid ground
He died for my sin
Gave me freedom within
The conundrum is no longer sound
In response to the daily prompt Conundrum
I walk through the city and see the lights
Red, green and blue, they shine so bright
Each house is lit up in the night
All because of Christmas
Merchants are smiling as people pay
For merchandise they bought that day
They smile as people shop and play
All because of Christmas
Churches are bustling with holiday fare
Candies and cookies abundant are there
The choirs are singing their songs of cheer
All because of Christmas
Families will gather from miles away
Have not been together for many a day
They get along fine and then go their way
All because of Christmas
But Christmas is more than shopping and food
More than the lights or family viewed
Christmas is when a baby was born
A long, long time ago
He was born in a stable that Holy night
Above shone a star of incredible light
Angels announced His birth that day
A long, long time ago
He did not come a good life to live
He came to die and to pardon our sin
Now we are free from guilt and shame
And live forever with Him
This Christmas you can enjoy the lights
The food and the family and presents all right
But please don’t forget that babe long ago
Who gave His life just for you
The story is told
How a long time ago
The God of creation
Looked down below
And said “Son, it is time
For you to bestow
Our mercy an grace on mankind ”
So the Son left His throne
To bring freedom to all
He was born of a virgin
And was laid in a stall
Shephards were summoned
To greet Him with awe
On that marvelous, glorious morn
He walked on this earth
Spreading His love
Teaching the people
The truths from above
But the leaders of men
Had about had enough
They condemned Him to death on a cross
Beaten and bruised
Crown of thorns on His brow
He carried His cross
Through the streets of the town
Galgotha awaited
His love would be known
As His wrists and His feet were nailed
From the cross His blood flowed
Down and out for all time
“Father, forgive them”
He said as He died
His mercy and grace
Were released to mankind
For whoever will call on His name
They laid Him to rest
In a tomb someone gave
And the Romans did guard Him
By night and by day
But they fainted in awe
As the stone rolled away
And Jesus arose from the grave
Oh wonderful Savior
Christ Jesus my Lord
You have freed me from sin
It us you I adore
And you rose so that heaven
Is mine evermore
When I call out to you to be saved
I love you, Jesus
I’ll follow your ways
And I’ll tell your story
All of my days
I’ll pray for my family
And friends to be saved
Your mercy and grace are now mine
Help me share them all of the time
So that others will know
That you came down below
As the Savior for all of mankind
The Psalmist 