Little Prayer Poems To Give you Strength To Face Another Day.

It matters not the path on earth
My feet are made to trod;
It only matters how I live;
Obedient to God.

Christ did not come to shield us from
The grief and pain of life;
But those who have His peace inside
Can thrive within the strife.

These little prayer poems you share..
Genuinely show how much you care..
They can uplift one's heart soul and mind
From all god's promises' you will find..
We can always use sunshine

In our lives there will be rain ..
and too we will complain.
But, we always can count on this..
the rain is always followed by love we will gain
We need to be thankful for our blessings..
and kneel down and pray
For God to send that ray of sunlight
and to heal us from within...
A chance to do better
and learn from our mistakes..(I'm learning from mine)
As the new day breaks
Love,
Moonlite

Thank you Moonlite, for such a beautiful poem.

Of the many blessings
That our gracious Father sends,
I thank Him most of all today
For loyal-hearted friends.

A true friend is a gift from God.

To stretch our faith, to take the risk,
God says we will succeed
If we but ask Him for the strength
And grace that we will need.


Our faith is stretched by exchanging our weakness for
God's strength.

Just as the body grows in strength
With exercise each day,
Our spirit grows in godliness
By living life God's way.

O Lord, help us to be content,
Whatever we possess;
Protect us from the foolish lie
That "more" brings happiness.

Christian fellowship provides us
With encouragement and love;
It will help us in our journey,
Till we reach our home above.

Though you cannot see the outcome,
Trust the Lord---He knows what's best;
Be assured He sees your trial,
And He's with you in your test.

Lord of my life, henceforth I bear
The name of Christians everywhere;
Therefore, O Christ, my spirit claim,
And make me worthy of Your name.

Open my eyes, Lord, to people around me,
Help me to see them as You do above;
Give me the wisdom and strength to take action,
So others may see the depth of Your love.

Beyond the sunset, O blissful morning,
When with our Savior heaven is begun;
Earth's toiling ended, O glorious dawning,
Beyond the sunset, when day is done.

The very finest Christmas gifts
Are not found below the tree;
They are never tied with ribbons,
Nor are they something one can see.....

Yet among the lights so bright
And presents wrapped and gay,
They are the finest gifts of all
For everyone's Christmas day.

It's the sense of love and peace
That shines in people's hearts,
It's the good will of the season,
In which each may have a part.

The Night Before Christmas
by Clement C. Moore @ 1950

"Twas the night before Christmas,
when all through the house
Not a creature was stirring,
not even a mouse.

The stockings were hung by
the chimmey with care,
In hopes that St. Nicholas
soon would be there.

The children were nestled
all snug in their beds,
While visions of sugarplums
danced in their heads.

And mamma in her kerchief,
and I in my cap,
Had just settled our brains for
a long winter's nap.

When out on the lawn there
arose such a clatter,
I sprang from my bed to see
what was the matter.

Away to the window I flew
like a flash,
Tore open the shutters and
threw up the sash.

The moon on the breast of
the new-fallen snow
Gave a luster of midday
to the objects below.

When what to my wondering
eyes should appear,
But--------
a miniature sleigh
and eight tiny reindeer.

With a little old driver so lively
and quick
I knew in a moment it must
be St. Nick.

More rapid than eagles his
coursers they came,
And he whistled and shouted
and called them by name.

"Now, Dasher ! Now, Dancer !
Now, Prancer and Vixen !
On, Comet ! On, Cupid ! On,
Donder and Blitzen ! "

"To the top of the porch, to the
top of the wall !
Now, dash away, dash away,
dash away all ! "

As dry leaves that before the wild
hurricane fly,
When they meet with an
obstacle, mount to the sky,
So up to the housetop the
coursers they flew,

With the sleigh full of toys---
and St. Nicholas, too.
And then in a twinkling I
heard on the roof,
The prancing and pawing
of each little hoof.

As I drew in my head, and
was turning around,
Down the chimmey St. Nicholas
came with a bound.

He was dressed all in fur
from his head to his foot,
And his clothes were all
tarnished with ashes and soot.

A bundle of toys he had
flung on his back,
And he looked like a peddler
just opening his pack.

His eyes-----how they twinkled !
His dimples---how merry !
His cheeks were like roses,
his nose like a cherry.

His droll little mouth was
drawn up like a bow,
And the beard on his chin
was as white as the snow.

The stump of a pipe he held
tight in his teeth,
And the smoke it encircled
his head like a wreath.

He had a broad face and a little
round belly
That shook, when he laughed,
like a bowlful of jelly.

He was chubby and plump---
a right jolly old elf,
And I laughed when I saw him,
in spite of myself.

A wink of his eye and a twist
of his head
soon gave me to know I had
nothing to dread.

He spoke not a word,
but went straight to his work,
And filled all the stockings
-----then turned with a jerk,

And laying his finger aside
of his nose,
And giving a nod___
Up the chimmey he rose !

He sprang to his sleigh,
to his team gave a whistle,
And away they all flew
like the down of a thistle.

But I heard him exclaim,
ere he drove out of sight;
"Happy Christmas to all,
And to all a good night ! "

The Gracious Evergreen
(old song)

O Chistmas tree, O Christmas tree,
With happiness we greet you.
When decked with candles once a year,
You fill out hearts with Yuletide cheer.
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree,
With happiness we greet you.

O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree,
How lovely are your branches.
In summer sun, in winter snow,
A dress of green you always show.
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree,
How lovely are your branches.

Our most beloved holiday decoration, the Christmas tree has held a special place in our hearts and homes for more than a century. Through German immigrants brought it to our country as early as the 1700's, most Americans did not abopt the custom until it became popular in Victorian England.
When Prince Albert, Queen Victoria's German husband, decorated an evergreen tree at Christmastime, the Victorians responded by reproducing the splendor of the royal tree in their own homes. It wasn't long before it became fashionable in American as well. With the help of ladies publications of that day, many families spent many countless hours creating decorations for the tree.
Authors, such as Charles Dickens and Hans Christian Anderson, immortalized the Victorian Christmas tree by describing its bounitful branches within the pages of their many well-known writings.

<font color="green">[b] I trust this History of the Christmas Tree will help you through your day...

According to tradition, the Christmas Tree originated in Riga, Latvia. The Christmas legend says that a monk named Boniface used its triangular shape to to explain the trinity - that God was Father, Son and Holy Spirit. From that point on, the Germans call the tree "God's Tree." By the 16th century they Western Germany in the 16th century, they were used in plays to represent the tree in the garden with Adam and Eve and were decorated with apples. They were called "Paradeisbaum" (Paradise Trees) and were soon brought into homes and still decorated with apples and other fruits to celebrate Christmas. Later, dates, pretzels, and nuts were also used to decorate the tree.
The evergreen was recognised as a symbol of eternal life.
Soon candles were soon added the evergreen branches to represent the stars and that Jesus was the light of the world.

Besides apples and other fruits, tradition says they also added Communion wafers
wrapped in gold and silver foil that represented the fact that Jesus came into the world to save it, that like the communion bread, his body would be broken to save us from sin. Later the wafers were replaced with cookies cut into the shapes of bells, angels, stars, and hearts.

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Gold Christmas Bulb
The Gold Christmas bulb reminds us of Heaven which is filled with the glory of God. The Bible tells us that in Heaven, the streets of the city are pure, clear gold-like glass (Rev.21:21). God wants you to be with Him in Heaven someday.

Have you ever seen a BLACK Christmas Bulb?

THERE IS NO Black Christmas Bulb. Just like there is no black Christmas bulb, there is one thing that can never be in Heaven. That is sin. Doing, or saying, or thinking bad things is called sin. Sin is anything that displeases God. Sin has caused sorrow and sadness in our world. God tells us in the Bible that all have sinned (Romans 3:23). But just like there is no black Christmas bulb, God doesn't allow sin in heaven.

Red Christmas Bulb
The Red Christmas Bulb shows the way God made for you to have your sins forgiven-taken away. God loves you. He sent His own Son, the Lord Jesus Christ, from Heaven to take the punishment for your sin (John 3:16). Jesus came into the world to save us from punishment for sin. He is called our Savior! "...the blood of Jesus Christ, God's Son, cleanses us from all sin" (I John 1:7).

White Christmas Bulb
The white Christmas bulb reminds us that you can be made clean from sin. When we sin, we can tell god about our sin, and ask for rogiveness and when we do his blood washes away our sin and makes us white as snow! (I John 1:9).

The Green Christmas Tree
The green Christmas tree reminds us of the new life, everlasting life, we can receive from God. The Bible tells us to "grow in grace in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ" (II Peter 3:18).

The Blue Christmas Bulb
The blue bulb is the same as water. Jesus, to show he was giving his life to God was baptized in water.

Christmas Lights
Jesus was born as a light of the world. He came to bring us out of darkness and into the light. Do you want to walk in the light of Jesus this Christmas?

A Silver or Gold Star
You can add a star at the top of the Christmas tree as a reminder that the wisemen followed the star looking for Jesus. Will you seek Jesus this Christmas?
...copied with permission Creative Youth Ideas

Thank you Sky, for your addition to the Christmas Tree History. It is a blessing to know more about the earlier history, as I had only part of it.

May you have the gladness of Christmas
Which is hope;
The spirit of Christmas
Which is peace;
The heart of Christmas
Which is love.

By Ada V. Hendricks

We three Kings of Orient are,
Bearing gifts we traverse afar,
Field and fountain,
Moor and mountain,
Following younder star.

O star of wonder, star of night,
Star with royal beauty bright,
Westward leading,
Still proceeding,
Guide us to thy perfect light.

By J. H. Hopkins, Jr.





It is said that a Spanish legend tells that the Three Kings cross Spain each year on their way to Bethlehem and leave gifts for children who have been good. On Epiphany Eve the children put out shoes filled with hay and carrots for the camels of the Kings.

Another legend told in Syria, is that it is said that the youngest camel of the Wise Men was so tired when they reached the manger that he fell down. In sympathy the infant Christ blessed him. Syrian children believe that this animal brings their gifts on Epiphany. They call him "the Camel of Jesus."

A is for Angels, appearing on high,
proclaiming glad news from a clear midnight sky.

B is Balthazar, Black King from afar,
who journeyed to Bethleham led by a star.

Bearing gifts to the Child born that first Christmas day
and laid in a Cradle on Cushions of hay.

D's for the Dolls of which little girls Dream,

E for Eggnog with nutmeg and cream.

F is a Fir tree made Festive and bright
by candles a Family has gathered to light,
by silvery

Garlands and Gewgaws of Gold, and all that its
fragrant Green branches can hold of Gingerbread
babies and cranberry strings and other most
Gorgeously Glittering things.

H is for Holly wreaths decking the Halls, and Hemlock boughs Hung on the livingroom walls.

I is for Ice skaters racing together, on Indigo ponds
in Icicle weather.

J is the Jewel-colored Jellies and Jams served with turkeys
and geese and with clove-studded hams.

K is for Kris Kringle, whose cheeks are like cherries, and the magical Knapsack of Khaki he carries,
full of Kites and Kaleidoscopes, Kerchiefs and Kittens,
and stuffed Kangaroos and gay Knitted mittens.

L is for Logs that are Laid on the hearth to burn when
the winter sweeps out of the north.

M is for Misty-eyed Maidens and Misses who stand
'neath the Mistletoe waiting for kisses.

N is for Nuts with a Nutcracker handy.

O is for Oranges and Oodles of candy.

P is Plum Puddings with hard sauce on top,
and Pies made of Pumpkin, and Popcorn to Pop.

Q is a patchwork Quilt on the bed.

R is for Ribbons of Raspberry Red.

S is for Sleighs and Sleds and for Skis,
Skimming over the Snow with the greatest of ease.

T is for Tops, and for all of the Toys, like Trumpets and Tom-toms, that make a fine noise.

U ia a Useful, Uninteresting box of Umbrellas and
Underware, mufflers and socks.

V ia a Vigorous reindeer named Vixen who, with Dancer
and Prancer and Donder and Blitzen, flies around the

World like the down of a thistle When Saint Nick cracks
his Whip and gives them a Whistle.

X is for Xmas cards come by the dozens from aunts and
from uncles, from friends and from cousins.

Y is a Yule candle lighted each Year, and the Yawning
of Youngsters as bedtime draws near.

Z is a Zebra with shoe-button eyes, peeking out of a stocking in happy surprise, and looking as if ---if he
could-- he would say, "Merry Christmas to all,
and to all a good day.

Can you hear me,
I yelled to the four winds
Can you hear me,
I am lost and alone.

Can you hear me,
I yelled to the four winds
my dear Lord Jesus
Please come,
and take me home.

Jesus What A Savior

You are my strength
When all my strength has ended
You are my hope
When all my hope is gone
You are my joy
When my world is full of sorrow
You're the peace in my tomarrow
For I know that You'll be there.

You are my rock
When I need a place of refuge
A hand reaching out
When I stumble and I fall
You are my all
In every time and season
You are all I've ever needed
Every time I call.

Jesus what a Savior You are
Savior You are
Jesus what a Savior You are

You see the world
With eyes full of compassion
You feel the hurt
Of the lost and wounded soul
Little children can know
That Your gentle arms will hold them
And You can heal what has been broken
Take the pain and fill them with hope.

You heard our cry You answered our plea
Gave up Your life gave us everything
For all that You are our praises we bring
We lift up our hearts and with all of Heaven sing.

Jesus what a Savior You are
Savior You are
Jesus what a Savior you are..

Bridge Over Troubled Water
By Paul Simon

When you're weary feeling small
When tears are in your eyes
I will dry them all
I'm on your side
O when times get rough
And friends just can't be found.

Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down.

When you're down and out
When you're on the street
When evenin' falls so hard
I will comfort you
I'll take your part
O when darkness comes
And pain is all around.

Sail on silvergirl sail on by
Your time has come to shine
All your dreams are on their way
See how they shine
O if you need a friend
I'm sailing right behind

Like a bridge over troubled water
I will ease your mind
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will ease your mind.

Always

Search me Lord and know my heart
Though I ask with faltering words
I will need Your touch always
Hold me close You know my fears
Whisper once and dry my tears
For I need Your love always

I will be Your love
I'll belong to You
We will share this life always.

Take me Lord and use me now
Fill this broken heart with You
Mercy flowing down always
You are all that's good in me
You are all I long to see
I will need Your touch always.

Fill my heart with You
Running through my days
I'm forever Yours always.