 | "Then the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord."" |
We are three days away from the day we have set side to honor the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ. Like many of you, I have done some gift shopping. But not as much as I could or have in the past. The older I get, and the more my relationship with Christ grows, the more I start to think that Christmas is primarily for children and the needy. I say children for the obvious reasons, but naming the needy above family and friends may rub some people the wrong way...at least secretly. But let me explain.
The word needy does not only refer to monetary lack. You don't have to be financially poor to be needy. There are millions of people needy for Love, needy for a friend, needy for a listening ear, needy for a shoulder to cry on, needy for a word or act of kindness, needy for a smile, needy for a hug, needy for a prayer, needy for a phone call, needy for joy and laughter, needy for your time, understanding, mercy, justice, needy for an example and experience of God's Love for them.
So guess what? Even in the three days before Christmas, you still have plenty of time to give the gift of the Spirit of Christmas to dozens of people you meet: at the mall, at the restaurants, at the movies, in the grocery store, at the hair salon, and yes, even at church. This Christmas don't let a single "needy" person pass you by!
Make the rest of this Monday Matter by getting started right now!
Blessings,
Dawn~
~Pouring my life out in worship, like Costly Oil~
The word needy does not only refer to monetary lack. You don't have to be financially poor to be needy. There are millions of people needy for Love, needy for a friend, needy for a listening ear, needy for a shoulder to cry on, needy for a word or act of kindness, needy for a smile, needy for a hug, needy for a prayer, needy for a phone call, needy for joy and laughter, needy for your time, understanding, mercy, justice, needy for an example and experience of God's Love for them.
So guess what? Even in the three days before Christmas, you still have plenty of time to give the gift of the Spirit of Christmas to dozens of people you meet: at the mall, at the restaurants, at the movies, in the grocery store, at the hair salon, and yes, even at church. This Christmas don't let a single "needy" person pass you by!
Make the rest of this Monday Matter by getting started right now!
Blessings,
Dawn~
~Pouring my life out in worship, like Costly Oil~
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