I’ve made the same mistake before
Too many malls, too many stores
December traffic, Christmas rush
It breaks me till I push and shove
Children are crying while mothers are trying
To photograph Santa and sleigh
The shopping and buying and standing forever in line
What can I say?
I need a silent night, a holy night
To hear an angel voice through the chaos and the noise
I need a midnight clear, a little peace right here
To end this crazy day with a silent night
December comes then disappears
Faster and faster every year
Did my own mother keep this pace
Or was the world a different place?
Where people stayed home wishing for snow
Watching three channels on their TV
Look at us now rushing around
Trying to buy Christmas peace
I need a silent night, a holy night
To hear an angel voice through the chaos and the noise
I need a midnight clear, a little peace right here
To end this crazy day with a silent night
What was it like back there in Bethlehem
With peace on earth, good will toward men?
Every shepherd’s out in the field
Keeping watch over their clock by night
And the glory of the Lord shone around them
And they were so afraid
And the angels said fear not for behold
I bring you good news of a great joy that shall be for all people
For unto you is born this day a Savior, who is Christ the Lord
And his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Prince of Peace
I need a silent night, a holy night
To hear an angel voice through the chaos and the noise
I need a midnight clear, a little peace right here
To end this crazy day with a silent night
To end this crazy day with a silent nightI Need A Silent Night ~ Amy Grant
In the busy-ness of this Christmas season maybe you can relate to this song…I know I can! I long for the days when life was simple. Today in our fast moving, high-paced world it is easy to get caught up in frenzy in the chaos and the noise. To enter in to the peaceful place we must purpose ourselves to be still before the Lord.
Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens,
and I will give you rest.
Matthew 11:28
When I think of a ‘midnight clear’ I think of peace, and resting in His presence. My prayer for you and for me is that we would take the time away from the busy-ness to hear the still, small voice of the Lord as we sit quietly in His presence free from the chaos and the noise. May we choose to end our days with a Silent Night resting in Him! <3
The Lord gives his people strength. The Lord blesses them with peace.
Psalm 29 :11
Kim, thank you for sharing this important reminder in the form of a song. I must choose how to spend my time, in the constant busy-ness or in the “midnight clear” resting in His peace. I’m praying with you today!
Amen!!!
One of my most cherished traditions is sitting alone in front of the Christmas tree after all the Christmas Eve prep is done and everyone else has gone to bed. Just a moment to reflect on the real reason for the season and to thank Him and praise Him. I so look forward to that time each year.
What a Wonderful Tradition 🙂
thank you, kim, for your prayer…praying for you, too! <3
Thank you Miss Coleen 🙂
I didn’t get to read your post until this morning and what a message it was for me…maybe I wasn’t suppose to read until today. Thanks so much for helping me remember to slow down