T’was The Week After Christmas
T’was the week after Christmas and all through the town
What few nativity scenes their were had now been taken down.
Kids running and laughing, playing without a care
New toys they had received, but not one of them would share.
Moms in the return line at Wal-Mart, which long she did dread
If one more thing has to be returned she’d wish she were dead.
Dad’s kicked back in the recliner for his afternoon nap
And trusty old Blue lies sleeping on his lap.
Christmas had come and gone and seemed not to matter
Mom had gotten her crock-pot and dad his stepladder.
Where did all the time go, it seemed like such a flash
You think time went fast, we dare not mention the cash.
The church pews are again empty everyone has disappeared
But preacher don’t worry, Easter will soon be here.
How did all get so twisted, this very special day?
All the hustle and bustle of the “holiday” is in the way.
The Bible has been placed back on the family coffee table
And there it will remain until life becomes unstable.
Yes Christmas has come and gone and few did remember
It was not our birthday, that twenty-fifth day of December.
So why was it us that received all the gifts and joy
Were we born in that manger, were we Mary’s boy.
Somewhere along the way things have gotten off track
The true reason for Christmas has been shoved to the back.
God robed in the flesh, that’s what its about
Come to free man from sin come to seek man out.
So why have we let an “X” replace His Holy name
Why is it that so many don’t even know why He came?
When will people see that the Bible is true?
That God sent His Son because of His love for me and you.
When will people realize it is not about a holiday?
It is about God sending His son for there was no other way.
Friend turn your eyes and hearts to Jesus and soon you will see,
The true meaning of Christmas is seen in God’s love for you and me.
Then it will be more than a celebration held once a year.
It will be a relationship with a Savior that you can hold dear.
