‘Twas a few days before Christmas
And all through the land
An airline came up
With a brilliant marketing plan
Asking passengers a simple question
Santa grinned ear to ear:
“What Christmas gift
Is top of your list this year?”
The passenger obliged
And they did it with glee
Doc McStuffins doll, underwear
Android tablet, a big TV
Then they boarded the plane
Unware of the plot
Meanwhile Santa’s elves
Scurried to their shopping spot
And when the passengers arrived
To the baggage claim they went
But what a surprise awaited them
All the packages that had been sent
Boxes gift wrapped
Addressed to each and every one
Slid down the chute
All of them were stunned
It was the gifts they’d wished for
Just a few hours ago
Smiles and laughter on every face
Giggles and yes even snow!
Naysayers can scoff
And question the motivation
But I prefer to smile
And call it a sensation
More than the presents
Christmas magic was given that day
Inspiring us all to give
And go out of our way
Give of your time and talents
Or a gift from the store
Then maybe Christmas will mean
Just a little bit more…. 🙂
And now for the song for today: “Give This Christmas Away” (click title to hear song) by Matthew West with Amy Grant. We are performing this at our church on Saturday, December 21 at 6pm. All my local friends (and even ones not so local), I would LOVE to see you there. Take a listen and see why it really fits!
“Give This Christmas Away”
What if I told you?
You have the power
To give someone hope
Far beyond their wildest dreamsWhat if I told you it’s right there in your hands?
In your handsIt’s hard to imagine
How something so small
Can make all the difference
Tear down the tallest wallWhat if December looked different this year?
What if we all justGive this Christmas away
If there’s love in your heart
Don’t let it stay there
Give this Christmas away
And your life will be changed
By the gift you receive
When you give this Christmas awayIt’s feeding the hungry
It’s serving the poor
It’s telling the orphan
You’re not forgotten anymoreIt’s doing what love does
Even when no one’s watching youGive this Christmas away
If there’s love in your heart
Don’t let it stay there
Give this Christmas away
And your life will be changed
By the gift you receive
When you give this Christmas awayFor God so loved the world, He gave His only son
So we could be His hands, His feet, His love
His loveWhat if I told you?
You have the power
To give someone hope
Far beyond their wildest dreamsWhat if December looked different this year?
What if we all justGive this Christmas away
If there’s love in your heart
Don’t let it stay there
Give this Christmas away
And your life will be changed
By the gift you receive
When you give this Christmas away
Give this Christmas away
You have the power
Just give it away
Give it away, give it away
Give it away, give it away
(Give it away)
(Give Christmas away)
Give it away