The Christmas season is upon me now <br />And I ask you Lord to not allow <br />That stress and strain won't lead to resent <br />And forgetfulness of this blessed event <br /> <br />And just as John asked ' To prepare the way' <br />I ask you Lord to do the same this day <br />Prepare my heart anew this season <br />And remind me that this Child is the reason <br /> <br />Just as Christ started as a child <br />One so lowly meek and mild <br />He then grew to understand <br />What it was that God commands <br /> <br />So let me not forget my childlike ways <br />To depend, trust and be amazed <br />To rediscover the gift of giving <br />And pass on the light to all the living <br /> <br />Thank you Pastor Ted Tate <br />For the inspiration of this message<br /><br />JoJo Bean<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/prepare-my-heart-john-1-23-make-straight-the-way-for-the-lord/