Fall On Your Knees
I love Christmas music. From Crosby to the Chipmunks, listening to a few festive tunes is sure to put me in a good mood. In the midst of the holiday frenzy, music can serve as a reorienting place; a subtle reminder of the sheer significance of the occasion that provides the reason for our celebration.
I love Christmas music. From Crosby to the Chipmunks, listening to a few festive tunes is sure to put me in a good mood. In the midst of the holiday frenzy, music can serve as a reorienting place; a subtle reminder of the sheer significance of the occasion that provides the reason for our celebration.
My favorite carol, “O Holy Night,” beautifully captures the cataclysmic entrance of Christ into the world and the resulting response of weary souls set free.
O holy night, the stars are brightly shining;
It is the night of the dear Savior’s birth!
Long lay the world in sin and error pining,
Till He appeared and the soul felt its worth.
A thrill of hope, the weary soul rejoices,
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn.
Fall on your knees, O hear the angel voices!
O night divine, O night when Christ was born!
O night, O holy night, O night divine!
Led by the light of faith serenely beaming,
With glowing hearts by His cradle we stand.
So led by light of a star sweetly gleaming,
Here came the wise men from Orient land.
The King of kings lay thus in lowly manger,
In all our trials born to be our friend!
Fall on your knees, O hear the angel voices!
O night divine, O night when Christ was born!
O night, O holy night, O night divine!
Truly He taught us to love one another;
His law is love and His Gospel is peace.
Chains shall He break for the slave is our brother
And in His Name all oppression shall cease.
Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we,
Let all within us praise His holy Name!
Fall on your knees, O hear the angel voices!
O night divine, O night when Christ was born!
O night, O holy night, O night divine!
May our lives reflect the wonder of the Incarnation. “Praise the Lord, O my soul! With all that is within me, praise his holy name!” (Psalm 103:1)
Michelle Pokorny
Dr. Michelle Pokorny serves as an Adjunct Professor at Dallas Theological Seminary, teaching D.Min classes on Spiritual Formation, Spiritual Disciplines, and Soul Care. Michelle developed a passion for women’s ministry during her college years while serving as a counselor at Pine Cove Christian Camps. Her desire to see women thrive in their gifting led her to DTS to gain a solid biblical and theological foundation. After receiving her MACE in Women’s Ministry, Dr. Pokorny began working with East-West Ministries, International, where she served in Human Resources and on the International Women’s Ministries Training Team. Michelle's doctoral work focused on burnout and soul-care among Christian leaders. Michelle is married to Mark and their favorite hobbies include traveling, exercising, and enjoying food and laughter with friends and family. They have one active toddler, Alexander.
