A Christmas Reminder

In the area where I live it is 12:00 noon and 112*. Yes, it is normal for us but that doesn't mean we like it. It just means we have learned to adapt (and I pray the power doesn't go out so that our air conditioners don't stop working.)


This morning, as I was contemplating the temperatures, a phrase 
from a Christmas song I love started running 
through my mind,
"Six months from now, on a warm summer night..."
And then I started remembering the whole song and realized I probably needed the reminder - maybe someone else does too.


Here are the words:

  "Will We Forget?"

Michael McLean

The Forgotten Carols

A heart that's been closed may be opening tonight.

A soul that's been lost might believe it's been found.

But six months from now on a warm summer night,

Will we pause to remember this night in December

When we promised ourselves we'd keep this spirit all year round?

Will we forget the promise we resolutely made?

Will we forget to thank the Lord for all the gifts he gave?

We'll say it's human nature, but something seems amiss

When there is just one time of year reserved for nights like this.

Six months from now on a warm summer night,

Will we even remember the night in December

When we promised ourselves we'd keep this spirit all year round?

Will we forget the feelings, will we forget to sing

Will we forget the Christ child came and gave us everything?

We'll have a hundred reasons why we have set aside

The memories of this season when His spirit touched our lives.

But He who came to save us for all eternity

Has not forgotten those who need His mercy to be free.

And though the number's greater than the sands upon the sea

There is no time of year that He's forgotten you or me.

He has not forgotten us on any lonely night.

He has not forgotten that our joy requires His light.

He has not forgotten those who are homeless as was He.

He has not forgotten you; 
He's not forgotten me.

Wise Men STILL seek Him...even in July.