There once was an elf we’ll call Ralph
Who lived all his life on a shelf
As Christmas drew near
A time he held dear
A manger was placed in the room
Ralph heard the same story each year
Of wisemen and shepherds in fear
A baby was born
Way out in a barn
Instead of some place it was warm
Ralph prayed for an angel to come
And take him to that side of the room
He wanted to be
Much closer to see
This baby they made such a fuss
He knew that some things just can’t be
Like porcelain falling to its knees
He still longed to try
If he could just fly
To see this kid they named Jesus
Unlike this elf we have called Ralph
You and I don’t sit on a shelf
We can come to Him
And He into us
Because we are much more than dust
This Jesus is God become man
It’s all within God’s mighty plan
To bring us to Him
And God down to us
To build a new bridge over sin
So please don’t just sit there and wish
For your life to be happy bliss
You just have to say
My sins I can’t pay
Only by the death of Jesus
Once taken this gift as your own
Jesus you will see on His throne
His kingdom will be
A reality
That will last for eternity
So even if your name is Ralph
And you feel like you’re stuck on a shelf
Give your life to Him
He’ll live within
Your heart to make you like Him.
Keep smiling. Merry Christmas. Wade
