Miracles

A Real Miracle Needed

Isaiah 9: 6-7

"Eddy, shall I read the story about Mary ad Joseph going to Bethlehem and the miracle of the Christ Child?"

"No, I heard the story in Sunday School Class yesterday and the week before the teacher read it.  I'm going to my room and think."

"Do you have a problem, Eddy?"

"No, Dad thinks in the garage.  I'm going to try my bed."

Eddy stared at the ceiling.  "Jesus,

I know my parents are Santa Claus

And the special gift I want

Is on the rafters in the garage.

But, Jesus, I need a real miracle.

You are the only one I can ask.

Jesus, take away my freckles."

Vera Heard

Printed with the author's permission from 1984 Thoughts on Advent.