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Issue 166 - Open Your Treasures - January 2018
On the remembrance of Epiphany, the manifestation of the Son of God as witnessed by the kings who came following a star, calls us to offer gifts of love. In Mt. 2:11, we read: "Then they opened their treasures and offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh." (NABRE)

Some of our greatest gifts are those from the heart. We appreciate so many of you who open your hearts to us and share your impressions of Soul Windows - Reflections. We were especially delighted by a beautiful gift of gratitude for the latest Reflection newsletter. Faithful reader Jacque Darragh, opened her treasures and sent us this poem, "Wonderful You" which is actually song lyrics composed by Jacque, singer and songwriter. "Wonderful You" is a beautiful gift shared with us and now we offer it to you, our wonderful readers, with her permission. Enjoy!
Wonderful You
Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful you
This is the season when God breaks through
New mercies and miracles coming your way
A thousand new blessings each day
New gifts of the Spirit and smiles for your face
New strength and new courage and infinite grace
Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful you
This is the time when God's dreams for you can come true.
 
Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful you
Is this the time to begin anew?
Is this the time when you finally let go
of all those old hurts and outgrow
the need to live in less than love
Come dance with the Star that still shines from above!
Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful you
This is the time when God's dreams for you can come true.
 
Bridge:
When the song of the angels is stilled
When the star in the sky is gone
When the kings and the shepherds have found their way home
Then the real work of Christmas is begun.
 
Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful you
This is the season when God breaks through.
This is the time you can let your life be
an icon to let the world see
that God is really God of all or
God's not really God at all
Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful you
This is the season!   Now is the time!
This is the moment all your dreams,
your dreams come true!
 
Used with permission. ©2005 Jacquelyn Darragh. Words and music by Jacquelyn Darragh. Permission given to reprint in any form. Bridge based on Howard Thurman's poem, "The Work of Christmas" from The Mood of Christmas & Other Celebrations, 1985.


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Bill Howden and Jan Davis
Soul Windows Ministries

 

 

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