A Blessing for Christmas by Joyce Rupp

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Let the Star of Hope blaze through discouragement, 

doubt, and disgruntledness. 

Let the Star of Kindness radiate through 

what you think, feel, and do today. 

Let the Star of Remembrance glitter in thoughts 

of good people and good deeds. 

Let the Star of Laughter sparkle in your eyes 

and in your smile. 

Let the Star of Joy dance in the corners 

of your heart that have forgotten to sing. 

Let the Star of Patience permeate

that which you find difficult and irritable. 

Let the Star of Love encompass your heart,

a ray of welcome for everyone you meet.

(Originally published in Out of the Ordinary)