Happy Birthday, Jesus

Poem from Claude D. Widmer

What is there to give you that you do not already have?
What can I bring to you except of myself?
You have given all you had to show your love
The only thing I can now give to you is myself!

Today I give you my heart afresh
I just stand here with my life
and I lay it down for all you have
not my will shall be done, but yours alone

Thank you for picking me up again and again
Thank you for showing me true grace and mercy
It is by your might and not by mine
that my light will shine!

Your love is truly amazing
that makes my heart sing!
You are the reason I still keep going
and not give in and stop growing

You have been always faithful
Even when I was a real fool
This is why you are my best friend
Someone where I don’t have to pretend

Not sure if my words make sense
but this is all I have to present

For what can I give that I have not already received
what is there to present that you did not put within
so I have decided there is only one thing
that can bring joy to your heart and make you sing

My heart is all I can give to you!
And this you shall have afresh tonight!
I just want you to know that I love you
And that I always want to be with you

Happy Birthday and merry Christmas, my dear Lord and Saviour – I will bless your Name again and again!

Amen.