Music has long played an enriching part of my life. From the time I was a young boy I remember that we sang and enjoyed great music together. At this Christmas season I enjoy hearing and singing the Christmas praises. One such hymn is entitled "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day." It has been a favorite of mine for a long time. I want to share a verse from this song.
Then pealed the bells more loud and deep:
"God is not dead, nor doth he sleep;
The wrong shall fail, the right prevail,
With peace on earth, good will to men."
(Henry Wadsworth Longfellow)
Somewhere down the hallways of history there is the desire to have 'peace on earth and good will to men'. In many ways we do enjoy such a blessing. I hope that the goal is to foster a feeling of 'peace on earth' inside the walls of our own homes. The world creates chaos in our lives and in the lives of our children. If we will strive harder than ever before to create a haven of peace and safety then there has been before then an increase of confidence and self-worth will prevail.
The bells of Christmas are sounding all around. Those same bells will penetrate into our hearts an unwavering feeling of peace. Merry Christmas to you and may the spirit of the Savior radiate in your hearts all the day through.
