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The Christmas Rush
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Weary from shopping, all worn out.....
Is this what Christmas is about?
Every year we overdo.
This situation needs review!
It really doesn't make much sense
To rush around and make expense.
We should not be obligated
To do what others have dictated.
Jesus is the real reason
That we celebrate this season.
As we're reminded of His birth,
Christmas finds it's real worth.
Christmas is a special time
When we hear choirs, bells and chime,
Sounding forth to hail His name
And His wondrous birth proclaim.
Worship Him in celebration!
Bring Him praise and adoration!
Focus on the real reason
To celebrate the Christmas season.
"For unto us a Child is born, unto us a
Son is given; and the government will
be upon His shoulder. And His name
will be called Wonderful, Counselor,
Mighty God, Everlasting Father,
Prince of Peace."
Isaiah 9:6 NKJ
© 2005 Arlene Schwartzkopf
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Autumn
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When summer starts to yawn and
yields her tired labors.....
Autumn steps in with enthusiasm of color and
paints her bright note far and wide.
Surely it seems that God "pulls out all the stops"
in brilliant display of color!
A lovely space in time..... with rich bounty of harvest,
with brisk, invigorating air,
with flurries of activities in preparation
for the new season.
A time of exaltation and thanksgiving
as we celebrate the beauty of creation and
the fullness of God's provision for us.
And then the leaves begin to fall
as all nature seeks a time of rest.
And as winter knocks in her own time,
autumn shuts her door quietly and slips away.
But in memory, our hearts have been warmed
against the coldness of winter
by a very loving God!
"The earth is full of the goodness of the Lord."
Psalm 33:5b NKJ
© 2004 Arlene Schwartzkopf
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He Touches A Heart
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Lord,
When You touch a heart, You touch it deeply. Your touch is so gentle.....
You sort through the ruins and pieces of what is there and make order. And You remove what is not necessary to be there.
You see the bruises and tenderly touch those places..... to impart love back into the heart where it has been ripped away. You apply healing balm to soothe and heal.
You take note of the empty places and begin to fill them by the power and warmth of Your Spirit.
You watch over the heart and tend it carefully, not looking away, for each heart is a creation of Your own hands.
Hearts turned toward You will change and become beautiful and whole, strong and confident, vibrant and full of health.
Your touch is beautiful.....
"The Lord is gracious and full of compassion."
Psalm 111:4 NKJ
"He heals the brokenhearted and
binds up their wounds."
Psalm 147:3 NKJ
© 2004 Arlene Schwartzkopf
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A Christmas Gift
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A little babe of priceless worth.....
This tiny child who came,
Lying in a manger low,
But come to set the world aflame.
A spark of love from God's own heart,
Kindled warmly long ago,
Became our promise of salvation,.
Through this child His love would flow.
Remembrance of our Savior's birth
In this blessed time of year
Recalls for us the Father's love
As Christmas Day draws near.
A special time to praise our God
With joy and adoration.
The Father gave us His own Son
As promise of salvation.
"For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son
is given; And the government will be upon
His shoulder. And His name will be called
Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace."
Isaiah 9:6 NKJ
© 2004 Arlene Schwartzkopf
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