Not Enough?

Not Enough?

I met my friends for caroling.
Music soaring, smiles beguiling,
We wove our way from room to room,
Ushering in the Christmas spirit.
Later, over our hot chocolate,
Friends exclaimed their satisfaction.
But, I found no joy ---
It was not enough.

Trimmed the house with silver tinsel.
Strung the lights with wild abandon.
Wrapped the gifts in bright red papers,
Then tagged, and placed the bows with care.
Sat, enjoying Christmas goodies,
Breathing Christmas-time aromas.
But, I found no joy ---
It was not enough.

Family came to share the season.
Children laughed, awaiting Santa.
In the morning, gifts all opened,
Papers strewn, and bows akimbo,
“Thank you, Santa,” the children shout.
Later, after Christmas dinner,
Together, there’s joy ---
But still, not enough.

Hollow hopes and fantasies are
Not enough to tide us over.
What is Christmas, without Jesus?
What is life, without the Christ Child?
Worship Jesus Christ forever,
Knowing that He came to save us,
What else could we need?
He’s more than enough!

Distractions!

My mind is a jumble, Lord.
I do not worship as I ought.
     A buzzing fly pulls my mind away,
     a tickle in the throat requires attention.
I need a pillow behind my back.
Oh! I've a cramp in my big toe!
A chill down the spine,
     the laughter of children outside ....
Distractions, Lord.
     Distractions have come between us.

Free my mind, Lord.
Help me concentrate, deeply,
     on You alone.
May my entire being
     be open only to Your presence.
Fill me with Your glory, Lord.
Let nothing else penetrate
     my absolute consciousness
     of You.

Then will I worship truly, Lord,
     my song rising like incense.
May the aroma of my love
     please You.
May I be ever-faithful
     to my ever-faithful King!