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Miss You at Christmas

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There is glitter on the Christmas tree and ivy on the door

There are gifts beside the mantel, yet it’s different than before

 

The smell of fresh pine scents  the room, amidst the cooking fuss

And we miss the ones who used to share this holiday with us

 

There are carols we are sure to sing, we’ll sing them from the heart

And although your voice is missing, we’ll still hear you sing your part

 

We read the story we so love of how the Christ Child came

And we smile to know the joy He brings will always stay the same

 

There are stockings to be filled, friends and family to meet

There are meals that are savory and candies that are sweet

 

There are jokes to bring us laughter and for sure a family game

But somehow the competition isn’t going to be the same

 

There’s hot chocolate by the fire where we huddle all together

And dream about the Homecoming that’s going to last forever

 

It surely is still Christmas, although you’re greatly missed

Still in our hearts we know Christ came for such a time as this

 

He came to offer hope, to a world where hearts were broken

He came to give a sacrifice of value yet unspoken

 

He came to give us comfort, when we miss folks like you

To recreate our stories here by making all things new

 

So even though we miss you, we’re going to celebrate

And think of when we’ll see you next, and then anticipate

 

The time when we together, will worship perfectly

In the only place where Christmas, is all that is should be

 

“Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and your dominion endures throughout all generations.  (The LORD is faithful in all his words and kind in all his works.)  Psalm 145:14 (ESV)

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