Santa’s Prayer!
When I was growing up, my mom always seemed to know how to create the perfect balance between Jesus and Santa Claus at Christmastime; she used to tell me that they were friends. “After all,” she’d say, “they both want you to be good.”
It’s the most wonderful time of the year!
My husband came across this amazing song a few years ago by one of his very favorite country groups–and it has become a beloved Christmas song at our house! You can push play and listen to it while you scroll through the words and pictures. Best blessings to everyone as you celebrate Christmas and welcome in a new year!
“Santa’s Prayer” lead vocals by Larry Stewart with Restless Heart
“Lord, here I am all dressed up for the season, but it seems so many folks forgot the reason.”
“I’ve got on my bright, red suit, snow-white beard, black, shiny boots, but this year old Santa’s feeling blue…Lord, I felt a need to talk to you.”
“I’ve seen my picture in all the stores in town–I’ve seen my face most every place…but yours is seldom found.”
“I’m just a pawn, but you were born a King…sure, they’re gonna love the gifts I bring.”
“But the greatest gift they ever will receive…is the love that’s bringing Santa to his knees.”
“I just have one wish I wanna wish tonight–that we might be reminded of that star so bright!”
“Let it shine down on the cost, from the manger to the cross, and let the world see me as a second thought…to the one that guides old Santa when he’s lost!”
“Oh, I’ve seen my picture in all the stores in town–I’ve seen my face most every place…but yours is seldom found.”
“I’m just a pawn, but you were born a King…sure, they’re gonna love the gifts I bring.”
“But the greatest gift they ever will receive…is the love that’s bringing Santa, it’s the love that’s bringing Santa–oh, it’s the love that’s bringing Santa to his knees. Santa Claus is coming…kneeling down to pray.”
“Lord, make this a holy Christmas Day!”
May we all know kindness, love and peace this Christmas…and in the coming year!
–Mary