I'm never sure how Father Christmas and Jesus can be fully reconciled... Here's an attempt. What do you think?
My dear precious Jesus, I did not mean to take your place,
I only bring toys and things and you bring love and grace.
People give me lists of wishes and hope that they came true;
But you hear prayers of the heart and promise your will to
do.
Children try to be good and not to cry when I am coming to
town;
But you love them unconditionally and that love will abound.
I leave only a bag of toys and temporary joy for a season;
But you leave a heart of love, full of purpose and reasons.
I have a lot of believers and what one might call fame;
But I never healed the blind or tried to help the lame.
I have rosy cheeks and a voice full of laughter;
But no nail—scarred hands or a promise of the hereafter.
You may find several of me in town or at a mall;
But there is only one omnipotent you, to answer a sinner’s
call.
And so, my dear precious Jesus, I kneel here to pray;
To worship and adore you on
this, your holy birthday.
Source: Unknown
Image courtesy: http://famvin.org/en/2013/12/24/santa-claus-jesus/
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