I stood there on the side of the road as I thought of Christmas day ,
I thought of all our family and how the children used to play .
I was even thinking of how we always wrapped their presents up ,
And how on Christmas we poured the wine right to the top of our cup .
I thought of the Christmas tree and lights and it was then that I fell ,
Into tears along the sidewalk about seven footsteps from hell .
But then I heard an angel say , don't worry , trust all will be well .
Because Jesus who was born today in your heart will always dwell .
Then I thought there is always hope even when there is nothing left .
So I walked along I felt better for this and not so bereft .
I have the hope and joy of Christmas and that is a gift indeed .
I have Jesus in my heart to follow wherever he shall lead .
Christmas alone on a sidewalk brought me a angel here on earth .
I found Bethlehem in my heart where Jesus gave me a new birth .
I forgot my pain and troubles and all the things I'd thought I missed
The I started to write things down , new resolutions on a list .
I promises to be kind to myself in the year that was to come .
I said I was going to get on my feet and not be a bum .
I wrote down the name of Jesus and placed a heart around it there .
It was just about then I got down on my knees and said a prayer .
Lord here on this sidewalk I can see so many things going wrong .
My wife has left me and like the kids all my money now is gone .
But you are here in my heart so Jesus please help me start again .
I'm on my knees Lord but I'm not weak when ever I call your name .
I cannot make the deaf hear and I cannot bring light to the blind ,
But I am strong enough to accept a life that's been so unkind .
With you I have the courage to change how I feel and carry on .
The greatest gift this Christmas is a future that I'd though was gone .
The traffic stopped for me that night because Jesus had heard my prayer
I left the side walk and crossed the road and left suicide back there .
I found a church that Christmas night and I took a seat there in that place .
I was saved by love and had a chance to stay in the human race .
By Paul McCann
Originally Posted On Site: 2009-12-16 02:02:59
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