The Christmas Stocking

The Empty Christmas Stocking

By Janeal Mulaney

I've noticed presents get more expensive every Christmas

Along with each person, who think they need or want more.

Are we forgetting what the true meaning of Christmas is all about?

Lets refresh our memory shall we?

On the twenty-fifth day of December our Savior,

Jesus Christ was born.

Do we remember that Christmas is His birthday, which is why we celebrate?

Do we put a gift for Jesus underneath our Christmas tree?

Do we hang a stocking for Jesus for the entire world to see?

You might wonder what we would give Him even if we did.

Well, here are a few ideas to fill Jesus' stocking with.

There kindness toward each other,

Peace on earth, and joy throughout the land.

We could put in understanding and forgiveness,

For the people we feel has done us wrong.

Compassion and caring we could give all others throughout the year.

Is Jesus' stocking getting full or is there still some space for even more.

We might put in gentleness and tenderness, for they go hand in hand.

Let's not forget LOVE a most important gift, which He has, gave to man.

So, hang the empty stockings on the mantelpiece.

But don't forget the most important one.

Don't forget your stocking for our Savior Jesus Christ.

Don't forget to fill it full with items Jesus would adore.

The gifts we give to Jesus also make our Christmas bright.

Our Love for the Heavenly Father and our fellow man

For each time we show our love for another.

We show our love for Him

Let's add all the other feelings that God gives each of us every single day,

Not just once a year.