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Luke 8:10a – Unto you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God. (KJV)
In a devotional on April 16, 2024, I told the story of my own conversion through picking up a tract in a mud puddle. It was entitled, "The Power Of A Tract", of which I am totally convinced. The following is a poem that I wrote to express how the gift of salvation can come to us on any given day, even the day after Christmas.
- 'Twas the morning after Christmas
And all through the house
Not a creature was stirring
Not even my spouse
Stockings once hung
By the chimney with care
Now lay on the floor
Candy strewn everywhere
On a table nearby
I noticed a tract
Left there last night
By my uncle Jack
I picked up the tract
Began reading the words
They were the sweetest
That I'd ever heard
A story about Jesus
God the Son and His birth
How He came as a baby
From heaven to earth
My eyes popped wide open
I just had to read more
I was understanding now better
Than ever before
Jesus God's Son
Came down to this earth
Our sinless Redeemer
Born to bring us new birth
The tract's end had a prayer
I was invited to pray
To have Jesus forgive me
Wash my sins all away
Oh Lord, I'm a sinner
I heard myself say
Please wash me in
Your blood I now pray
You were crucified, buried
And then rose again
All this, Lord, You did
Because of my sin
Christmas is special
The morning after is, too
For that was the day
Jesus made me brand new
Prayer: Lord, Your mercies are new every morning. Amen.
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Cheryl Mariano (Cheremiah) <cherylmariano@gmail.com>
Casa Grande, Arizona, USA
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Thank-you Cheryl.
Thank you, thank you.
Thanks Cheryl. Blessings.
Yes! Cheryl yes! Blessings.
Beautiful poem, Cheremiah.
Thank you for that. Very powerful.
So true and beautiful Cheryl, God bless!
Much appreciated. Thank you for sharing.
Happy boxing Day and Happy Feast of Stephen!
What a great story, results from reading a tract. Love the poem you wrote.
What a delightful testimony! Thank you for sharing it. Blessings today and always.
What a great idea! So personal, meaningful. Thanks Cheryl!
(BC)
Great poem Cheryl
Wishing you a blessed 2025.
Happy New Year
That is a beautiful poem, Cheryl. Thank you for sharing this devotional story.
(Ont., Canada)
This is beautiful! God bless and thank you for your gift I of writing. Happy New Year!
(Ontario, Canada)
Perfect for today.
Thank you so very much for sharing.
Have a blessed new year.
Thank you for writing this devotional.
Every day is brand new.
Thank you.
Blessings.
Dear Cheryl,
Thank you for sharing that beautiful and heartwarming poem you wrote. Your words hold very much meaning of the joy we receive when we seek Jesus, ask for His forgiveness of our sins, and be received into His ever-loving care.
Blessings for this special writing.
Good morning Cheremiah,
I loved how you took a poem of “Santa” Christmas and turned it into a “Jesus” Christmas one with a powerful message of “new every morning”. I reread your message of April 1975 and the message of the tract which it included. I very much appreciate when someone share their personal story because I gain an insight into my own story which helps when I share with others. I was raised in a Christian home, and I don’t have a defining moment. My faith just grew slowly and slowly from every day being surrounded by His love. I am grateful for that and sometimes wonder what it would be like to have that defining moment also. It is that “greener pasture” thing. I appreciate your depth of sharing. Wishing you many blessings as we celebrate the birth of Jesus.
Thank you, Cheryl, for this story in verse. And for sharing your gift of poetry. I hope all is well with you and your family.