Holiday Away from Home

It must be difficult to be
so very far away
from home and friends and family
on such a holiday.

Sometimes, no doubt you feel so sad
you think that no one cares;
that everyone has someone else,
and none your sadness shares.

But with such thoughts remember that
one cold night long ago,
a tiny babe so pure and sweet,
was born to earth below.

Not many came to see Him there,
or praised His humble birth,
for they were busy with their feasts,
and family and mirth.

And then you might remember, too,
the Child was all alone,
for He had given up His crown,
His kingdom and His throne.

For over thirty years He lived
among His fellowmen,
but He was often scorned and mocked;
misunderstood by them.

His friends sometimes forsook Him;
He had no place called home;
no wife or child to comfort Him;
He truly was alone.

When it was time for Him to leave
this earthly life behind,
they killed him in the cruelest way
that anyone could find.

But now He’s on His throne again,
seated at God’s right hand,
and when you tell Him how you feel,
you’ll find He understands.

No pain or heartache known to man
is stranger to this Friend,
for while He lived on earth He bore
the sorrows of all men.

He’s waiting now to give you strength
and comfort for each day,
and help you know how much He cares
for you this holiday.

Glenda Collins Inman