Christmas Gratitude
I am thankful for Christmas, it’s a gift not deserved
It symbolizes the privilege to humbly serve
I am thankful for the manger, my Savior’s bed
Giving up his rights, a life of poverty he led
The King of Kings, creator of all things
Came lowly, quietly, bound as a human being
From riches to rags, a story seldom told
No room in the inn, God left out in the cold
I’m thankful for Christmas, when down is up
It reminds me giving actually fills my cup
I am thankful for the poor who teach me real faith
They teach me how to walk, in more eloquent ways
I’m thankful for Christmas, God gave up all rights
He honored lowly shepherds, on a bright starry night
Jesus came to love the unimportant, turning success upside down
With no earthly titles, born in a forgotten town
I’m thankful for Christmas, Jesus experienced every human grief
He walked on this earth, homeless, rejected, forsaken, not believed
But it teaches me about pain, pain I often try to avoid
It draws me to the only One who can fill my heart void
Christmas teaches man is not perfect, as not to depend
It reminds me to put my hope in the One without end
Jesus came for my mistakes, for my sins and disgrace
Christmas keeps me from religion and makes me run towards Grace
I am thankful for Christmas, it’s a gift that keeps on giving
I gain new perspective, with a view of eternal living
I am grateful for an innocent baby willing to be punished
My life is based on Him growing up, opening his arms, saying, “It is Finished!
Christmas is about waiting, there was 400 years of silence
It was a hopeless world, dark, oppressed and full of violence
But then “For unto us a child is born, a son is given,” the prophets decreed
“Mighty God, wonderful counselor, everlasting father, the prince of peace”
So this Christmas, receive the good news which brings everlasting joy
It's the serious business of heaven given by this little baby boy
So don’t wait for perfect conditions, this is the day
The angels remind us a savior has been born, REJOICE and don’t delay