New and Original Christmas Songs 2021, #5 and #6
Category: Christian life
Christian life, music,
Elf On The Shelf Is Missing
Our elf on the shelf is missing
Last seen on a frozen lake fishing
Maybe he fell in, but I suspect foul play
As a matter of fact, it was just the other day
Our teenager, the suspect, said she no longer believed
At first, I have to admit, I was quite relieved
No more candy wrappers to clean up
No more messes, no more spilled cups
No more having to re-roll the toilet paper
No more misadventure superhero capers
No more Christmas lights to untangle
No more worries he would end up mangled
Then it hit me, she no longer believed
My heart shrunk three sizes as I grieved
Not only had the elf on the shelf disappeared
But she no longer believed in the man with a beard
Would Christmas ever be the same?
Instead of snow, would it always rain?
But then, from upstairs, from my teenager’s room
It started off faint but I knew it was a familiar tune
My ears heard such a wonderful sound
She was singing Santa Claus is coming to town
Then she jumped into Frosty the Snowman
When she finished I held my wife’s hand
Christmas isn’t about Santa or an elf on a shelf
Christmas is about family and about something else
As she started to sing Silent Night
A terrible thing I suddenly realized
That as we looked for the elf all around
Nowhere in our house was Jesus to be found
Jesus was also missing, completely gone
An ancient star the wise men looked upon
A manger for there was no room at the inn
God came to earth to take away our sins
Then a thought went from my heart to my head
I remembered words I long ago had read
Today in the town of David a Savior is born
Born to die, our savior, our Lord
My heart grew three sizes as I remembered the true meaning
I was suddenly okay with Santa and the elf on the shelf leaving
Where’s The Line To See Jesus by Becky Kelley –
Christmas is All About You by Mallory Hope –
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The Christmas Tree
From the time she was a small sapling she knew what she was born for. She was born and raised on a Christmas tree farm. She heard stories from her family and friends about how one day she would be picked to go be inside someone’s house
Each year she grew a little bigger but each year she kept hearing people say the same thing. “She isn’t big enough.” “Her branches are still too weak.” “Her needles are too thin.”
She would wonder the same thing each year. “What’s wrong with me? Why doesn’t anyone want me? ”
Another year passed and she thought for sure this would be the year. She was almost as big as all the other trees but it was the same old story for our Christmas tree. “She isn’t quite there yet.” “She’s almost full enough but not as full as we want.” “Her branches still aren’t strong enough.”
Many more years passed and she still wasn’t being picked. She was really starting to wonder what was wrong with her. She was bigger than almost all the other trees. Her branches were fuller and stronger than the other trees. Other trees that were born after her were being picked but she still wasn’t. “Why doesn’t anyone want me?” “When will my time come?”
Another year passed and she was a full ten feet taller than any other tree. She had beautiful branches but she still wasn’t being picked. Now she heard things likes she’s too big, she can’t fit in our house, we don’t have enough lights and decorations to complete her.
Our Christmas tree was so sad. No one wanted her when she was young and small and no one wanted her when she was old and tall. She was thinking she will never know what it’s like to be decorated and look so lovely.
Our Christmas tree continued to grow and by the next year she was seventy-five feet tall. She could see the entire farm. That was when she saw this big truck coming on the farm. They came right up to her. One guy got out and looked at her and said “this tree is what we have been looking for. She will look beautiful at Rockefeller Center. We will decorate her and have so many lights on her. Millions of people will see her and admire how beautiful she is!”
Moral of the story is God will use you in His time. Be faithful and trust in Him and He will use you in ways you would never believe. We just have to be patient and wait for our calling.
Just Like Me by Vanessa Williams –
O Christmas Tree by Bobs and Lolo –
One Little Christmas Tree by Stevie Wonder –
The Little Christmas Tree by Nat King Cole –
While I’m Waiting by John Waller –
Use Me by All Things New –
I Will Wait by Aaron Shust –
I Will Wait by Darlene Zschech –
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New and Original Christmas Songs 2021 #1 and #2
Well, with all that is going on in my life, I am running behind this year on posting new and original Christmas songs. I will try to do two songs each post but might have to increase that since I am getting such a late start.
This first one is appropriate for my issues, I do not have to be okay just because it is Christmas, but I do need to know there is a God who loves me and knows what I am going through.
Just Because It’s Christmas by Anne Wilson –
Small Town Christmas by Rob Thomas –
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Santa’s Magical Helpers
The population was booming
Santa’s sleigh was zooming
More and more people were being added to the naughty list
But Santa knew there were still a lot of good that couldn’t be missed
He worked extra minutes into the long night
He barely finished before the sun’s first light
Then he thought, next year I must do something else
I can’t keep working like this, doing this to myself
Then right before his tired and sleepy body hit the bed
A crazy idea, too crazy he thought, popped into his head
I need to find some magical helpers to help me
Magical helpers who could even deliver before Christmas Eve
He smiled at the thought, presents delivered every day
He could just feel the weight coming off his sleigh
He wondered what the world would think of his wonderful scheme
Then he went to sleep and had the most wonderful dream
He put his plan together all year long
There was no way his plan could go wrong
He put it into action well before October’s last day
Christmas was here before trick or treat the kids would say
Sale, sale, sale, the biggest sale of the year
He flooded your inbox with emails disguised as cheer
Buy now, order now before you run out of time
Trust me, kids, there’s no reason to wait in line
You see, Santa’s elves had finished their making by June
Santa worked them so hard that the North Pole ran out of room
So they shipped everything and everything was gone
They sent all their gifts to a magical place called Amazon
Santa’s idea was going as planned and working perfectly
This year, he wouldn’t have to go down one single chimney
Santa called all his magical helpers headquarters
They said they were ready and awaited their orders
Then the orders came in and they hit the roads
Delivering Santa’s gifts in sun, rain, sleet, and snow
You know them as Amazon, UPS, USPS, and FedEx
Delivering Santa’s gifts right to your doorstep
Be sure to thank those who deliver near and far
Because now you know who they truly are
They are more than just drivers, they are Santa’s magical helpers
I sure hope they don’t bring me an ugly Christmas sweater
So if Christmas Eve comes and Santa’s sleigh and reindeer aren’t in sight
Thank his magical helpers who already brought your gifts before tonight
Santa’s Got A Semi by Keith Harling –
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Christmas Stockings
The Christmas stockings were hung with care
Some were extraordinarily beautiful, others ordinarily fair
Some were hung by the chimney
Others were hung on the tree
Some were made with bright colors
While others must’ve been bought for a dollar
Some had lights that shined so bright
Others even glowed in the dark of night
Some had glitter that sparkled from time to time
None of these comes close to describing mine
On my wife’s she had written a bible verse
One of my daughters had Santa on hers
Another daughter made hers with good cheer
While another finished hers by writing the year
When we were all done we were quite pleased
Then we joined hands and prayed for the least of these
But back to the stockings galore
There’s so much to say, so much more
Some had to be at least three feet long
When those are filled, I hope the nail is strong
Some are just a little bigger than my foot
For mine, I gave Santa a list, in case he needed my input
Some are made with love, paint, and glue
Some are quite fantastic while others have a mistake or two
Some were stitched and crocheted with extreme care
Others looked like they came out of the drawer by your underwear
Some had stickers of Santa and Rudolph and such
Others had just a name, but that was enough
On that Christmas morning, I learned a thing or two
From these Christmas stockings and I’d like to share with you
It doesn’t matter what the outside is
Because there is one thing I know and it’s this
It doesn’t matter what’s on the outside
Because the outside is just a brilliant disguise
What matters the most the outside tries to hide
What really matters is what’s on the inside
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The Story Of A Snowflake
This is a story of a snowflake. A unique and one of a kind snowflake. All snowflakes are made that way by their creator.
The snowflake in our story was filled with joy. He loved being a one of a kind snowflake. He has his own personality and demeanor. He truly enjoyed being a snowflake.
When it was his time to go and fall to the ground he was ready. He remembered everything he had been taught. He remembered how much he was loved. The most important of these was to spread the word of love. To teach others what a true, sincere, and unique kind of love looks like.
As he was falling to the ground he looked around at all of the other snowflakes. He could see they all were different than him, but they all had the same smile that he did. They were all so happy to finally being on their way to fulfill their destiny.
Then they all hit the ground and stopped. They were all piling on top of each other. Many were not happy. They started to complain. How easily they forgot the joy they had just a few minutes ago.
Some of the angry snowflakes were getting so angry that they were starting to melt. Their anger was also affecting other snowflakes around them because they started to get angry also. Even the ones that were not getting angry were being affected because they started to melt also. They were unable to get themselves out of the situation they were in. They needed help.
Meanwhile, other snowflakes saw what was going on and turned their hearts away from the snowflakes that needed help. Their hearts grew so cold that they started to turn to ice. As their icy hearts expanded, they affected other snowflakes around them. The snowflakes that were filled with joy a few minutes ago were now filled with icy hearts and turning other joy filled hearts to ice also. They needed help.
Our snowflake saw all that was going on and remembered what he was taught. He started talking about their creator and his love for them. He talked about the joy that should be in their hearts. The joy they had just a few minutes ago. He reminded them how they all felt just a few minutes ago and not to let their circumstance affect how they feel.
They should be joyful. Look at the children coming out to play. All with smiles on their faces. Look at how happy we have made them. All by just being who we were created to be.
Oh, how the snowflakes loved the children. It was a love with no end. They loved to hear the giggles and to see all the smiles. They even loved to hear the joys of screams as the children rode their sleds over them. It reminded our snowflake about how much the creator loved him. He remembered how much he loved talking and laughing with the creator. He remembered everything he was taught and he knew changes were coming.
Warmer weather will come and our snowflakes circumstances changed again. Our snowflake and his friends changed from unique snowflakes to drops of rain but their purpose was still the same. They will nourish the earth and provide the people with water to drink and water to grow their food. This is what we they were made to do.
They enjoyed many things in their lives, especially the children, but they each knew that they were brought here for a purpose. Sometimes they found themselves in unbearable situations but those that remembered their purpose never faulted. They stayed strong when others grumbled. They loved when others hated. Some had to change from snow to rain to fulfill their purpose but they did so with love. They knew that not all people would listen to them when they were snowflakes. Not all people cared for the snow. They had to adapt to the world around them and changed to rain so that others would hear the message of love, taught to them by their creator.
Like the snowflake, we are a community all made by our creator with one purpose and we will fulfill that purpose one way or the other. We each have our own unique blend of personalities, demeanor, and gifts. We also have to learn to adapt to our situations. What we talk about God to someone today might not work with the person we meet tomorrow. We have to speak love in a language our recipients want to hear. Do not judge, only love. We need to keep doing what we were put here by our creator to do and let Him, through us, open the eyes and hearts of those around us.
Limitless by Colton Dixon –
Hands and Feet by The Brilliance –
According To His Word by Jared Anderson –
That’s How You Change The World by Newsboys –
With Every Act Of Love by Jason Gray –
Ready Set Go by Royal Tailor –
Save Me by Jason Lancaster –
Living Word by Jeremy Camp –
Love Alone Is Worth The Fight by Switchfoot –
Living Word of God by Chris McClarney –
Hands and Feet by Audio Adrenaline –
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Inside My Head (Seeing A Therapist)
I was hoping to have some new Christmas stories this year but I have a lot going on so will repost my old ones in the next few weeks. I might be able to get one new one out I started but I have other fish to fry. And I apologize for not having the time to reading other posts. Sometimes some things have to give to make room for something else and unfortunately it always seems to go back to reading and writing are the easiest things to give up.
Since early September, I’ve been seeing a therapist
Thought I’d knock some things off my list
I knew I had one or two, no more than three
But inside of my head is a scary place to be
The monsters in my head
Have been fed and fed
I found things I forgot I lost
Buried deep, but at a cost
Didn’t want to talk but I spilled my guts
Didn’t know I was this messed up
Often putting myself in solitary
To find out I’m my own worst adversary
I’ve had walls built so high
I forgot what was locked inside
They say scars make you stronger but they hurt like hell
I never knew I had so many stories to tell
Didn’t know I was broken until those words were spoken
Here I am standing on the ledge hopin’
Someone, anyone will pull me back
But I don’t think I know anyone like that
Can you hear me shout?
My silence is so loud
Slowly we’ve been tearing some of those walls down
A little hope but, at times, I felt as if I would drown
We all grieve in our own way
I kept throwing things in an open grave
Tossing my feelings and emotions inside
Always looking for a place to hide
No fears, no tears for too many years
All the while, collecting a lot of souvenirs
But those souvenirs were really just debris
Weighing me down, keeping me from being me
Little did I know they were tearing my world apart
All those things that were hidden in the dark
I’m starting to see in a new light
I know my life’s worth the fight
I still don’t know what’s on the other side of the door
But I’ll take the next step forward to be healthier than before
Citizen Soldier is one of my favorite bands and most of their songs I feel like they were inside my head when they wrote them so here are some of their songs.
Bedroom Ceiling-
I’m Not Okay-
If I Surrender-
Hand Me Down-
Weight Of The World-
Stronger Than My Storm-
Invisible-
Would Anyone Care? –
Just Be Happy-
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Gave You My Heart
I have posted this a couple times before but will post it again today since I am having a hard time finishing anything new that I am writing.
I came home from work Friday night and Kim told me Deanna, one of her best friends and mentor, told her about a vision her daughter had. Her daughter just finished her freshman year of college and truly lives for Jesus. Deanna said maybe Rob can turn her vision into a poem or a song. I took Kylie up to get her shower ready and sat down and this is what came out.
It is truly an inspiring vision and I hope my words do it justice.
Gave You My Heart
I gave you my heart and you walked away
You’re my dad, you were supposed to stay
I couldn’t keep it all together today
I grabbed what was left of my heart and walked to the beach
Walked far enough until your memory was out of reach
I screamed at you dad until I was too hoarse to speak
Then I saw a piece of sea glass so bright
It had such a mysterious light
It was like a piece of day in the darkest night
I bent down and dug with my free hand
There had to be more pieces under the sand
That’s when I felt the presence of another man
It was like a dream as my other hand held my heart
The one that you, dad, had ripped apart
Then I had a thought, this isn’t the end but a brand new start
I felt this man telling me to turn in his direction
But I couldn’t so I grabbed my sea glass collection
And I tried to hold a piece just right to see his reflection
I couldn’t turn around, I knew what he wanted me to do
I couldn’t give him my heart dad, I had given it to you
And I was scared he would walk away with it too
Then his hand touched my shoulder
My courage grew just a little bit bolder
My tears started to flow as I began to molder
I turned and as he reached for me I saw the scars on his hand
He looked at me and I knew he wasn’t just a man
That’s when I dropped my sea glass in the sand
I let him hold me for what seemed like an hour
I could feel his gentleness, as well as his power
I felt his love pour down on me like a summer shower
I whispered, “If I give you me heart will you walk away?”
He said “I’m your father. I’ve never left, I will always stay.”
I knew he was telling the truth so I gave my heart to him that day
(image credit: Kevin Carden Photography)
Busted Heart ( Hold On To Me) by For King and Country –
Let Down Your Guard by JJ Heller –
Every Beat Of My Broken Heart by Hawk Nelson –
Take A Broken Heart by V Rose –
I Let My Heart Open by Charles Billinsgley –
Here’s My Heart by Lauren Daigle –
Friend Of A Wounded Heart by Point of Grace-
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Love Not Hate- Trick or Treat, Halloween Night
History of the birds:
Love, Not Hate: The Reconciliation
Love, Not Hate: Tragedy At Mandalay Bay
Love, Not Hate: Continue To Love
All the little birds wanted to trick or treat
But tonight, their nests they would not leave
It was Halloween night all through the land
But you see, trick or treating had been banned
The parents said the world had grown too dark
And they placed walls around their cold hearts
The land had been taken over by evil and hate
The parents told the little ones they would have to wait
You never know if that bird behind that hockey mask
Is looking for candy or up to some sinister act
Or that bird dressed in that scary disguise
Is carrying a gun or even a knife
The little ones had tears in their eyes
Please let us trick or treat tonight
The little ones begged and said you can protect us
And talk to the neighbors you haven’t spoken to since Christmas
You stay inside and don’t do what the Eagle has said
It was out of love his blood was shed
The eagle said do not live in fear
But it’s what you do keeping us locked in here
How can we spread love and dispel hate
If you keep us locked here in this cage
Then the parents were quite surprised
Those words hit home they realized
And they soon came to understand
They have let fear and hate rule their land
In fear they had locked themselves in their nests
Letting hate take over while love took a rest
They didn’t even talk to their neighbors or their friends
They didn’t spread love to strangers and love they did not defend
The light they carry they had let grow dark
But their children’s words had ignited a spark
They realized they had made their homes a coffin
Because of their children, the parents’ hearts softened
Then they said we will go out on this Halloween night
Instead of letting hate rule we will let our love be the light
Tonight we must start to let love grow and hate decline
Yes, tonight in the darkness our light will shine
Hey Papa by Natasha Bedingfield-
Fire Away by Disciple-
Dreaming by P.O.D. –
In Our Blood by Tyrone Wells-
Community by Kira Willey –
My God, My Music, My Life 