God’s Gift of Love was born on Christmas Day. During Advent, we prepare our hearts to receive more of His Loving Gifts on Christmas while sharing them with others:
While you carefully
consider what to give to someone special… while you’re making, baking, or buying
a gift that will make them smile… while you’re giving them your time, energy,
and funds... you’re sharing God’s Love and making room in your heart for more.
When you’re
kind, patient, and cheerful with the harried cashier… when you over-tip the stressed-out
wait staff…. when you let someone go ahead of you in line and even strike up a
friendly conversation with them… you’re sharing God’s Love, Peace, and Joy, and
making room for more.
When you put
something in the red kettle… when you participate in a community Giving Tree… when
you give in any way to people in need… you’re offering God’s Love and Hope, and
making room for more.
When you
bake Christmas cookies for your coworkers or family… when you participate in a gift
exchange… when you decorate your work space or home… you’re sharing God’s Love
and Joy, and making room for more.
When you
send out Christmas cards or e-cards, and include a person with whom you’ve had
difficulty… when you ask God to bless them… when you open the door to the possibility
of smoothing the bumpy road between you… you’re offering His Love, Hope, and
Peace, and making room for more.
When you
listen to Christmas music… when you thank God for coming to Earth to show us
the way to heaven… when you ask Him to bless each person as you wrap their gift
or address their card… you’re giving them and yourself His Love and Joy, and
making room for more.
“Lord, prepare my heart
this Advent to receive more of Your Love, Hope, Peace, and Joy this Christmas.”
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