When Life Isn't So Wonderful

Janie Bailey’s fingers play
while Zuzu, Pete and Tommy pray.
Their daddy George is quite depressed.
Their mom Mary’s concerned.

It’s Christmas Eve and all’s not well.
Just ask ol’ George and he will tell
of conflict, fear and inner angst
from funds that can’t be found.

His Uncle Billy’s absent mind
is why this young dad cannot find
the missing money or the means
to find joy in his world.

And George and Mary aren’t alone.
There’s stress and worry in our homes.
There’s heartache, grief and loneliness
that carols just can’t soothe.

That’s why we face this Christmastime
convinced that life won’t always rhyme.
And since it won’t, we look to One
who came to know to our plight.

In Him of whom the angels sing,
we picture hope amid the sting
of death and loss and chronic pain
to celebrate His birth.

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