I remember first hearing Kenny Rogers sing “Christmas Everyday” approximately thirty years ago. I like the song, because it gives me hope to remember the Reason for the season. The Reason is NOT about shopping for Christmas gifts by the way.

The real Reason is the Christmas Gift that God gave the world, and He is JESUS. The first Christmas Gift was given to become Savior to those who believe. He’s our Hope, and we need His peace and good will. We need Christmas Hope every day of the year not just December 25th.

CHRISTMAS EVERYDAY

“He was born so far away,
So the story’s told.
We remember Christmas Day
When winter days grow cold.

With the time it passes by,
We put away the trim;
Then we live and wonder why
We can’t remember Him.

The Christmas star shines once a year,
And then it fades away.
Keep the Spirit in your heart;
It’s Christmas everyday.
(Christmas everyday)

It’s not the bells, and it’s not the snow,
And it’s not the gifts we get.
But He was born so long ago;
It’s easy to forget.

Peace on earth, goodwill to men,
But men can’t go alone.
We get lost along the way,
But He can bring us home.

Remember Him throughout the year
Without the star above.
He left us all a Christmas gift;
He left the Gift of love.

The Christmas star shines once a year,
And then it fades away.
Keep the Spirit in your heart,
And it’s Christmas everyday.”

(Peter McCann)

As McCann wrote and Rogers sang, “Remember Him throughout the year….” Let’s remember “He left us all a Christmas gift; He left the gift of love.” Even more importantly let’s remember He IS the Gift of Love. If we know Him then we have a reason for hope, so that it’s Christmas everyday.

 

“Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all the people; for today in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.“ (Luke 2:10, 11)

“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life.” (John 3:16)

“Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you will abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” (Romans 15:13)