Santa's Christmas Prayer

On Christmas Eve the other night
I saw the most amazing sight,
for there beneath the Christmas tree
was Santa kneeling on his knee.
His countenance was different than
that all-familiar, jolly grin;
his head was bowed, and hand to breast,
and slightly tucked into his vest.
For there in a Nativity
was Jesus and His family,
and as I heard him start to pray,
I listened close to what he’d say.
“Lord, You know that You’re the reason
I take pleasure in this season.
I don’t want to take Your place,
but just reflect Your wondrous grace.
I hope You’ll help them understand
I’m just an ordinary man,
who found a way to do Your will
by finding kids with needs to fill.
But all those centuries ago,
There was no way for me to know,
that they would make so much of me,
and all the gifts beneath the tree.
They think I have some hidden power
granted at the midnight hour.
But it is my love for You
Inspiring all the things I do.
And they give You all the Glory,
For, ‘You’re the One True Christmas Story.”

Original author

Alda Monteschio

Power in the Name

 

Tonight at The Mission Society's Global Gathering, we prayed for specific needs in each country of service. Since I serve in Ghana, I was in the group that included the continent of Africa. When we were asked for specific prayer requests, the people serving in Africa all mentioned situations in which the power of darkness was very evident. One of my colleagues spoke up and pointed this out. And, continued with the fact that there is power in the name of Jesus. When we don't know how to pray in a situation, pray, "Jesus." The devil and his minions MUST flee at the mention of His name. Oh, if we would only remember that; if only that were our first response. The above picture is of Albert (L) and Hassan (R). Hassan is pointing to a picture and telling Albert, "Jesus!" I have a lot to learn from this two year old great grandson of mine...no hesitation, no complicated explanation, just, JESUS!"