Tour Day 692. Joy

Perhaps we long 

For the perfect

Hallmark holiday scene

Gathered round 

A festive table. 

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For many 

This feels 

Like a distant dream 

For even on this day

Many hearts are 

Broken and hurting. 

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Thousands of years ago

Into deep darkness 

And a world even 

More troubled 

If that is possible. 

Everything changed. 

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Great News

For All people 

Peace on earth 

Immanuel, God With Us --

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Beside and with 

The brokenhearted, 

Hurting, and lonely. 

You experienced all. 

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Hope. 

Even in short supply. 

Rests in Your Promise. 

No matter our circumstances

Will forever bring us 

Joy.