Christy Nockels - Our Christmas Song - Make Good Your Christmas Day Lyrics
Lyrics
Verse 1
There's an eight foot evergreen in our living room
And grandma's chair sure makes for a lovely heirloom
With dream of someday rockin' little one's to sleep
While their daddy plays piano
The little white light sure gives the place a warm little glow
Reflecting all the love that we've come to know
And this is home for the two of us
And this will always be the place and the fav'rite time of year we love
Chorus 1
To celebrate all that You have given us
It always ends up more than enough
'Cause we celebrate Your love
And we can hardly wait to gather with our family
To see You've blessed us graciously
And we'll sing the manger story
About the way You came
To give us what our hearts were longing for
Verse 2
Christmas just might be a little tight through the years
But money can never buy the things we've come to hold dear
And most of all it helps us keep our hearts in love
With the greatest gift of all
So come around the table, gather young and old
And we'll listen to the sweetest story ever told
And we'll watch the eyes of our little ones light up
As we tell them of your love and all the reasons that we have
Bridge
You're the gift that keeps on givin'
Time afer time, and year after year we love
Chorus 2
To celebrate all that You have given us
It always ends up more than enough
'Cause we celebrate Your love
And we can hardly wait to gather with our family
To see You've blessed us graciously
And we'll sing the manger story
About the way You came
To give us what our hearts would thank you for
Tag
Oh we'll sing the manger story about the way You came
To give us what our hearts were longing for
Oh
Chorus 3
Make good your Christmas day
That Christ be born in You
And He who gave His life for you
Will be with you all year through
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Our Christmas Song / Make Good Your Christmas Day
Meaning & Inspiration
On November 3, 2016, Christy Nockels offered a profound reflection on the Christmas season with "Our Christmas Song - Make Good Your Christmas Day," a piece that gracefully marries nostalgic holiday imagery with the timeless truth of the Gospel. From its initial release, this song established itself not merely as a festive jingle but as an invitation to a deeper spiritual experience, guiding those who engage with it to contemplate the true significance of Christ's birth.
The song immediately draws us into a warmly lit domestic scene, painting a picture of an eight-foot evergreen, a cherished heirloom chair, and the gentle glow of lights. This initial landscape evokes a sense of home, comfort, and the anticipation of future family memories, underscored by the gentle aspiration of rocking little ones while their daddy plays piano. It’s a vision of love nurtured and shared within a personal sanctuary, acknowledging the blessings of companionship and the simple joys that make a house a home. This foundation of gratitude quickly expands, as Nockels articulates a desire to celebrate "all that You have given us," recognizing that God's provision "always ends up more than enough" and that the core of their rejoicing is "Your love." This sentiment echoes the abundance found in God's grace, as Paul reminds us in 2 Corinthians 9:8, "And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work." The focus shifts from the material comforts to the spiritual richness, culminating in the joyous anticipation of family gatherings where the "manger story" is sung, a testament to Christ's coming to fulfill the heart's deepest longing, an ultimate gift prophesied in Isaiah 9:6 and revealed in Luke 2:11.
As the narrative progresses, the song confronts the reality that "Christmas just might be a little tight through the years," yet quickly asserts that "money can never buy the things we've come to hold dear." This powerful declaration beautifully aligns with Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 6:19-21, urging us not to store up earthly treasures but heavenly ones, "for where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." Nockels skillfully redirects the focus from consumerism to the priceless value of the "greatest gift of all"—Christ Himself—a truth encapsulated in Romans 6:23, that "the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord." The scene expands to an intergenerational gathering around the table, a sacred space where the "sweetest story ever told" is recounted, and the love of God is passed down through generations, making the eyes of little ones light up. This act of sharing faith and heritage reflects the divine command in Deuteronomy 6:6-7, to impress God's words on our children and speak of them constantly. It underscores the vital role of family in nurturing spiritual understanding and passing on the profound reasons for our hope.
The bridge reinforces the eternal nature of God's provision, declaring "You're the gift that keeps on givin', time after time, and year after year." This enduring promise of God’s grace and unfailing love transcends any single holiday season, reminding us that His mercies are new every morning, as Lamentations 3:22-23 beautifully states. The culmination of the song, however, lies in its powerful and deeply theological final chorus: "Make good your Christmas day, that Christ be born in You, and He who gave His life for you will be with you all year through." This is far more than a wish for a joyful holiday; it is a profound call to personal spiritual transformation. It beckons us beyond merely commemorating a historical event to actively embracing the indwelling presence of Christ. The phrase "that Christ be born in You" powerfully evokes Galatians 2:20, "I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me," highlighting the continuous, transformative work of the Holy Spirit in a believer's life. Furthermore, connecting the Christmas narrative to the redemptive act of Christ giving "His life for you" seamlessly bridges the manger to the cross, a pivotal truth found in John 3:16 and Romans 5:8, reminding us that the ultimate purpose of His incarnation was our salvation. The song concludes with the comforting assurance that this Christ, who sacrificed Himself, "will be with you all year through," an echoing promise from Matthew 28:20, "I am with you always, to the end of the age." Christy Nockels’ "Our Christmas Song" thus transcends the typical holiday tune, serving as a rich, scripturally grounded anthem that encourages gratitude, prioritizes eternal values, and calls us to an enduring, personal relationship with the Savior, making Christmas not just a day, but a perpetual reality in the heart.