An “Unconventional” Christmas Poem

Once a year, we sing “Peace on earth.”
Once a year, we celebrate Christ's birth.
Presents under the tree, lights around the yard,
Just for Him, we max out our credit cards.

Once a year, we remind people that He's the reason,
He is why we celebrate this most joyous season.
But in the summer, we do not say a word,
Daily the number grows of people who've not heard.

Once a year we remind each other to freely give,
Yet, every day there are many struggling to live.
He gave His life for more than half hearted observance;
We are redeemed to walk in holy obedience,
He came to transform our lives into new creations,
That we would bear fruit and share the hope of salvation.

So go buy gifts and go hang lights,
Go plan a party for Christmas Eve night.
Yet, He will not judge us by how we remember His birth,
But by how far we spread His Truth and Love on this earth.