You were there when your Father said let there be light
You obeyed when he whispered "Son, You have to leave tonight"
To spend nine months in a mother's womb, three days in a borrowed tomb
But it's the time in between that brings me to my knees
Knowing You came for me and all that I can't be
I'm amazed, so amazed And I thank You for the time in between
Don't take much for this crazy world to rob me of my peace
And the enemy of my soul says You're holding out on me
So I stand here lifting empty hands, for You to fill me up again
But it's the time in between that I fall down to my knees
Waiting on what You'll bring, and the things that I can't see
I know my song's incomplete, still I'll sing in the time in between
So many ways Your love has saved the day
And I'm grateful for them all
But it's the time in between, the middle of two thieves
That says everything, it's the reason I believe
I'm amazed, so amazed
And I thank You for the time in between
Oh Lord, I thank You for the time in between
-Francesca Battistelli & Clint Lagerberg
These are not my words, but as I play them over and over in my car I realize they make up the perfect Christmas song this year. Thank you so much, Jesus, for coming to Earth so many years ago. And for the perfect life you lived as an example for us. And for sacrificing yourself for my guilty heart. That great act of love saved me and I thank you. Let's celebrate! Happy Birthday, Jesus! Merry Christmas!