THE GIFTS

Jesus is the vessel
that holds all the things we need,
we only have to ask for them
and He will hear our plea.

He only asks us all to love
Him first, and then our neighbour,
His Holy Spirit will send the fruits
that we all long to savour.

We coat our lives with evil
earthly cares and so much sin,
that the gifts, of the Son of God
can no longer enter in.

We need only ask forgiveness
it’s there always for the taking,
to make amends, to give Him love
we will never be forsaken.

We go around in circles
looking for the gift of love,
but we look in the wrong places
we need a gentle shove.

We must unlock our frozen hearts
all the darkness to release,
so we, His beloved children
receive mercy, joy and peace.

Then we can be God’s candles
that burn brighter every day,
beacons for our loved ones
to guide them on their way.

Margaret Rose Larrivee
Oct. 04, 1992