Our little church (not the one pictured) is going to make baskets for some local folks who are shut in, lonely, or just need to know they are loved. I volunteered to go and buy the baskets and decorate them. It gave me such joy and the real spirit of Christmas to not only get what is needed, think of the folks getting it, but the best deal I could too.
The joy of Christmas is in the giving. It is not about “me” and getting….but showing others love and caring. The greatest gift of all came down in flesh to a young country girl. His name shall be called Immanuel “God with us”. Every Christmas this aspect of Christmas blows my mind. That God so loved us He would come down and be one of us. He loved me and yes, you that much. Left heaven…supreme ruler….to become a carpenter’s son. Every detail planned thousands of years ago. When you give or receive a gift this season, think of the greatest gift ever given and those less fortunate. I am so blessed. I am not a wealthy person as the world might judge wealth. I AM a wealthy person in the things I deem important. Faith in God, a loving family, and so many friends. Enjoy the everyday small things this season. A kiss, hug, sunset, sunrise, each small thing a gift from God.
