Every Child is the Christ Child

Every child is the Christ Child

If we choose to receive

The sweet word sent from Heaven

To our waiting lives in need.

Every child is the Christ Child

For all those who believe

When we open wide our hearts

The miracle reveals.

Are we singing with the angels

Alleluias in the night?

Are we standing with the shepherds

At the cradle’s side?

Are we traveling with the wise ones

Following the star?

Do we understand the message,

The meaning of the child?

Are our arms filled with wonder?

Are our eyes filled with sight?

Do we see the child we’re holding

In Heaven’s golden light?

Are our minds filled with wonder?

Are our spirits filled with light?

Do we know each baby given

Is Heaven’s Golden Child?

Have we really heard the story?

Do we know who we are?

Every child is the Christ Child

If we choose to receive

The children sent from Heaven

To our waiting arms in need.

Every child is the Christ Child

Who will save us today

If we open wide our hearts

Let the child lead the way.

Amen. Amen.

Christie Smith Stephens

copyright, 12/7/04