Jingle bells, baking smells, and all such activity;

But without the Lord, it can only be vanity.

What can I write that hasn't said,

Maybe tell you about falling snow, or perhaps ginger bread?

None of these things, as good as the may be;

Can save your soul, O can't you see?

We are sinners, for we all have lied,

Stolen and God's Holy Name despised.

We've been bound to sin since the fall,

And therefore, we constantly break God's law.

On Judgment Day, which will surly come;

You must stand before Him, to give account for all you've done.

God sees every thought, and He knows our heart;

You cannot hide from Him, not even in part.

The punishment for sin, You, I must tell,

Is eternal damnation from God in Hell.

God is good, loving, and just,

And He will punish sin, in that you can trust.

If you are honest, in the light of His Law,

You are guilty of breaking it all.

We deserve only death, hell, and the grave,

But God in His great mercy, sent His only Son, Jesus Christ;

Our wicked souls to save.

He was of a virgin born,

Sinless and perfect, yet beaten and scorned.

He was crucified by evil men,

And bore God's wrath to its full end.

He drank it all, not a drop was left,

And He cried out, “It is finished!” with His dying breath.

His precious blood spilled upon the sod,

He yielded up His Spirit, He, the Almighty Lamb of God.

On the third, He arose from the dead,

His bruised heel crushed the dragon's head.

He ascended to His Throne in Heaven above,

And He reigns victorious, our Lord of love!

He is not a helpless little Babe,

He is the God Almighty, powerful to save!

Trust in Him, and believe His word,

Or you will be slain by His mighty sword!

Bow your knees to this King of kings,

And let your praises of Him eternally ring!

Repent of your sins, hate and despise them;

Turn to God, now love and obey Him.

Believe in the Gospel, it is the only power to save,

And worship God, whom this precious gift gave.

The Gospel, has now been before you laid,

Do not harden your heart! The price has already been paid!

Trust in Christ, not just in word,

But serve Him alone as Lord.

Your “goodness” can't save you, nor can anything else,

Oh! Look to Jesus and not to yourself!

He alone, your soul can save!

The debt we owe for sin, He fully paid.

If you die in your sins, you will go to hell,

When any of us will die, who can tell?

My dear friend, Listen to me!

I love you, and in Heaven your soul I want to see!

And as I end this appeal to you,

Remember this Christmas, there is only one way of Salvation for you.

It will cost you all, but there is nothing worth more,

In heaven or on this earth, worth living for.

Surrender your life completely to Him,

And He will cleanse you from your sin.

He will give to you a new heart, and a new mind;

That can love Him and His Word divine.

So here you go, you may think me mad,

To take this or leave it, is a choice you have.

But on that final judgment day,

Please do not of me say;

That I did not warn you of your sin,

Nor pleaded with you to turn to Him!

~2023

I wrote this to put inside my Christmas cards. Please let me know what you all think of it. I hope it is a blessing. 💕

Your sister in Christ Delanie 🐝