On Nicholas' feast, a moment to pause,
Reflecting on Paul's gifts, and God's holy cause.
Ephesians, a letter, so dear to the heart,
Where unity dwells, and new mercies start.
We're children of God, in heaven's embrace,
United in spirit, through love and through grace.
Paul's prayer for us all, a beacon so bright,
That faith in Christ strengthens, with heavenly light.
The Spirit within, a power divine,
To ground us in love, as branches entwine.
In Christ, we are rooted, secure and so strong,
With saints all around, where we all belong.
So let us receive, with hearts open wide,
These blessings bestowed, with love as our guide.
And walk in His light, with purpose and zeal,
The gifts of the Spirit, our wounds they will heal.
From whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name,
that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory,
to be strengthened with might through His Spirit in the inner man,
God is love, a truth so pure,
In love, we find His grace secure.
No greater gift can mortals give,
Than love, by which our spirits live.
The saints, they knew this sacred call,
To love, forgive, and give their all.
Their lives, though flawed, became a light,
Reflecting God's love, pure and bright.
From sinners' paths, they turned away,
Embraced God's love, without delay.
They witnessed grace, with hearts so bold,
A story of love, forever told.
Through sacrifice, their spirits soared,
God's love in action, they poured.
So let us learn from their devotion,
To love as God, with pure emotion.
that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith;
that you, being rooted and grounded in love,
may be able to comprehend with all the saints
what is the width and length and depth and height—
St. Nicholas, bishop of old,
A patron of children, a story told.
In legends of kindness, his spirit shines,
A beacon of hope, through passing times.
He saved three children, with hearts so pure,
From shadows of darkness, a fate to endure.
With bags of gold, a gift divine,
He lifted their lives, made them shine.
From this, Santa Claus took flight,
Delivering gifts in the dark of night.
Down chimneys he'd come, with treasures untold,
In stockings and shoes, stories unfold.
So let us, like Nicholas, find our way,
To show love and kindness, day by day.
This Advent season, a time to embrace,
Opportunities to share, with love and with grace
to know the love of Christ which passes knowledge;
that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.
Loving God,
We are so grateful that You continue to stregthen us with Your love and Your grace. Help us during this special season to share that love to all we meet. In Jesus name, Amen.
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