As we rush around trying to find the perfect gift to give everyone on our list, let us not miss the most important gift we can give to others. The gift I am referring to is a loving and kind attitude. It’s easy to miss this most important gift as we become frazzled with so many extra expectations for the holidays, yet what good it is it to have perfectly wrapped presents under the tree, when we have angry and discontent spirits in our hearts.
Let us be a blessing to those around us by giving the following gifts continually throughout the season:
A loving smile.
A kind word.
An encouraging note.
A hug.
A servant’s heart.
A cheerful spirit.
Forgiveness.
Comfort and Rest.
A grateful attitude.
May we be less demanding and more delightful as we bring joy and not bitterness to our family and friends. Think deliberately of ways you can be a gift, a blessing and a strength to the people God puts in your path each day. Begin your morning by thanking God for His many blessings, then pray for those who need your encouragement, love and support. Ask God to help you be a genuine blessing to this world. He is the expert on giving, as He gave the ultimate gift. Jesus left the comfort of heaven to offer His life for us. He demonstrated what true sacrificial love looks like, and we ought also to love freely and sacrificially. May others see Jesus in us this season!
