There's no need to shower others with big, expensive presents to show our love. Sometimes the sentimental, original and truly heartfelt gifts are the most valuable of all, regardless whether they cost a dime. If a loved one feels upset and down, simply lending a ready ear can mean a lot to that person. While you may be under the impression you can't whip up the solution to their problems out of thin air, being the person that they can talk to is worth much more.
Sharing God's Word! The Bible is full of inspirational, motivating stories about how God performed miracles through His people, and Jesus Himself. There are endless verses we read that can be applied and help us face different challenges in life too.
The Word of God is a Person. When you read it, do you see words, or do you see Him?
Do you share words with others, or do you share God with them?
Because some wish to hear the word of God, others wish to receive it.
Do you share words with others, or do you share God with them?
Because some wish to hear the word of God, others wish to receive it.
Time is another invaluable and untradable gift from God. So try to make a little time in your busy schedule to spend time with people who feel lonely and think that no one out there cares about them. No one can live in this world without being loved. So spend what time you have brightening up someone's day.
- (Acts 20:35) In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: 'It is more blessed to give than to receive.'
- (ROM. 12:11-13) Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Share with God's people who are in need. Practice hospitality.
Count your blessings, name them one by one, Count your blessings, see what God hath done!
How often have we heard that quote? To count our blessings, not our curses. But why must we be proven time and time again instead by the quote:
"You never really realize how much you love someone until they're gone."
Just by looking around you you're going to 'see what God hath done'. The sibling who just walked past you. He or she can drive you up the wall sometimes, but you know you love them. Cuddle up into your comfortable bed, and realize that millions of other people around the world are rotting on the cold streets. Every day, make it a habit to thank God the moment you start the day. Thank God for your blessings than complain to Him about your curses. We should really be grateful for these blessings.We Christians are to love all year round, and setting apart this Christmas season is an extra special time and opportunity to share our blessings with others. That's what brings the greatest joy in giving.
So have yourself a Blessed Christmas, CF SMKSU
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