The One Who Won't Go Away
by Michael Doyle

In the air is a feeling of anticipation
As we joyfully prepare our contribution
Christmas is coming as if we're dreaming
Soul shine fills us as if it's beaming

God is with us as we happily prepare 
There is nothing like it that can compare
Finding that we can live this wonderful life
We find hope, peace, and love, free from strife

Whatever our burdens, we give them to God
However much the outside world finds this odd
Living our prayers and walking in love
We keep our hearts steadily set on the above

God uses each of us to be another's blessing
You are mine; there can be no second-guessing
What if on that blessed Christmas morn
Our holy savior has not been born?

Holding on to the best of faded yesterday
We find the name of Jesus in all we pray
Exponentially, we worship as we know
While the inspirations of Christ continue to grow

Jesus came to split time into two
Changing the world forever for me and you
From simple beginnings, our God has majesty
Though this wedding never had a registry

He came to redefine commanding information
As His words brought humanity's transformation
Impacting every step mankind has taken
To look away from this is to be entirely mistaken

I stumble along, giving glory to God alone
Knowing my folly and need to solemnly atone
Taken for granted, I forget who has done what
I get discouraged because all of my blessings are forgot

Angels get wings with the ring of a sacred bell
I hope that is clarion and keeps us all well
Let none of us forget our worth to God's holy Son
Fulfilling the great commission remains to be done

A baby in a manger came to give us hope
Giving us faith and enough peace to cope
Through all eternity, God brings our belief
And the goodness of Christmas brings us relief

We must trust that God works for our good
Let's stand with Him and let it be understood
It is in God alone and not on life's shifting sands,
On which contentment rests as our God commands

Chase the world or chase God's holy ways
Which of these brings the best joy into our days
This Sunday of Advent's hope brings us good news
You don't need your socials or its million views

Christ's soul is intentional in bringing light
His words are the heart that brings us sight
The joy in our world goes beyond pleasing
Knowing that Jesus Christ is the reason for this season

As we walk out of this church, let our faith be known
In all the loving ways it can be and is shown
Merry Christmas to all who might find time to read
That it is through our Lord Jesus that we are freed

(c) December 22, 2024   Michael Doyle
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