SURFING WITH JESUS
Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr.
Web Site: http://SurfingwithJesus.Blogspot.com
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CHRISTMAS 2012
Gary D. Bell
Its Christmastime, and
once again
I'm sitting here with
pen in hand;
Wondering just what I
can say
To commemorate this
special day.
Before I've written
about the birth
Of God's dear Son, Who
came to earth
To pay the ransomed
price for me
And saved my soul for
eternity.
Years ago I wrote in a
lighter vein,
With a cute idea, to
entertain;
T'was a true story
that happened to me
And my Puerto Rican
Christmas tree.
Sometimes my pen, a
sharpened sword
Has attacked my foes
with poetic word;
They change the
way we celebrate
Because our God is Who
they hate.
Last year I wrote of
Christmas here
And the way the folks
share yuletide cheer;
Of the wonderful
way in which we live,
As to each other our
hearts we give.
But this year's
different, what can I say?
For my Christmas angel
has flown away;
Leaving Daisy and me to
go alone
(my Boston terrier)
Until God's mercy calls
me home.
I miss her more than I
can say,
But I'll not grieve my
heart away;
For many here need
strength from me,
So I smile and treat
them tenderly.
But behind the smile no
one knows
Of the heartache and the
pain that flows;
Some say that it's a
passing thing,
But how long will it to
me cling?
God is filling that
empty space,
Comforting me with
infinite grace;
So let us not be sad
this day,
Let's carry on in a
joyous way.
Christmas is no time for
tears,
For God's been good
throughout the years;
Let's celebrate as
church bells ring,
The glorious birthday of
our Lord and King!
Gary is a fellow Vietnam Veteran
friend of mine who lost his wife this year. They ministered together many years
and were a blessing to all. God bless you Gary, thanks for sharing with us.
I know several of you have crossed
this bridge this year too. Be encouraged by Gary, he has been several places
for missions since this and continues to be strong in the Lord.
REMEMBER
“If
we confess our sins he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to
cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” 1John 1:9
Send prayer request to: genedash@yahoo.com
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