This little book makes an excellent addition to ones usual Bible reading leading up to Christmas ~ the celebration of Jesus' birth; although Jesus was not born in December.
One of the readings has stayed in my thoughts. Jesus Christ is the ultimate gift we could ever receive. He came, born of the virgin Mary, lived a perfect life, was both very God and very man, died on the cross for me and for you and rose again and is seated at the right hand of GOD the Father, making intercession for the saints. He is faithful, good, holy, eternal, just, full of mercy and perfect in every way, all knowing, all powerful, present everywhere and creator of everything.
I have only skimmed the subject ~ HE is more, so much more!
We love because HE first loved us. Why do we give gifts at Christmas time? My hubby has asked our children that question many many times over the years. We give gifts because we love. GOD loves us and sent us the ultimate gift, His Son. So we follow HIS example. We give gifts because we love others.
What gifts are you giving this year? I asked myself that same question, again this year. I have put some thought into it ~ asked the LORD about it. Here are a few suggestions ~
* Forgive someone who has hurt you.
* Do something kind for someone you don't like.
* Die to self and let someone butt in line.
* Be silent when someone says something hurtful about you.
* Love an enemy in a tangible way.
* Comfort a hurting child.
* Give that $$$ you got to someone who is going without.
* Pray for a hurting friend, and then pray hard for them again and again.
* Accept someone different than you ~ really accept them with the Love of Christ.
* Give that teenager who bothers you a BIG smile and a pat on the back.
* Admit you are wrong...really wrong.
* Stand up for the one everyone else makes fun of.
These are just ideas....but could rock your world. I know. They did mine!
So joyous this Christmas, with the Love given me, Lynette
You never go easy on me, do you?? :)))) What a wonderful list of ideas.
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