Ancient carols -

prayers, really…

O Come, O Come Emmanuel

And ransom captive Israel…

answered, resoundingly yes!

I am here, I am, I am the great I am!

And no snow, no reindeer, no candy

can erase the red blood of His sacrifice.

He teaches, to those who will listen – he is found by those who will seek.

He will show you, if you ask to  be shown -

There is no redemption without needing to be redeemed.

There is no answer when there is no question.

There is no need for mercy when there is no call for justice

There is no fill when there is no void

No ransom when there has been no leaving.

For Friday Five – Carols, Reindeer, Snow, Red, Candy

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