The Empty Christmas Stocking

By Janeal Mulaney

I’ve noticed every Christmas presents get more expensive

Everyone wants more and more.

Are we forgetting what Christmas is all about?

On the twenty-fifth day of December our Savior,

Jesus Christ was born.

Do we remember that it’s His birthday we celebrate?

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

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

You might wonder what we’d give to Him even if we did.

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

There kindness toward each other,

Peace on earth, and joy throughout the land.

We could put in understanding and forgiveness,

For those who have done us wrong.

Compassion and caring we could give throughout the year.

Is His stocking getting full or is there space for even more       

Then put in gentleness and tenderness, for they go hand in hand.        Let’s not forget LOVE the most important gift of all.

So, hang the empty stockings on the mantelpiece.

But don’t forget the most important one.

The one for Jesus Christ.

Don’t forget all the item’s that 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 us everyday,
Not just once a year.