I know, I know, the holidays are over.
For some there is a sigh of relief, and for others there is sadness. I’m somewhere in between. Happy to see the gift-wrapping, baking, and card-sending over, but not happy to see the end of the get-togethers, meals shared, smiles and gladness that simple pleasures bring.
It isn’t the present that’s important—it’s what is in the heart.
I began thinking about what I could give long before Christmas and some of my ideas were beyond my budget, but gifts from the heart are well within. Then at church I heard the perfect sermon that summed up my thoughts, based upon the Magi. The Bible speaks of men from the East who followed a star leading them to Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. The Magi came bearing gifts. It was an epiphany—they realized this special child had been chosen for an amazing task. The Messiah!
Many years later I sit in my home and consider this Child and my gift to Him.
I asked my children to join in and jot down their “gifts.” What would they give to their Savior in the new year?
I was pretty impressed (yes, I know I’m a bit biased). Their lists included reading the Bible, attending church, listening to the Lord and His will for their life, and even some good deeds, such as being patient with each other.
Our pastor said we should give the Lord our sinfulness—only through His grace and sacrifice on the cross could we be purified. Wow.
And so I continue to think about what my gift should be in this NEW year. What would I give the chosen one, the Messiah, my Lord? What could I possibly have that He would want?
As I continue to pray and ponder, I invite you to do the same. What will you give the Lord? Have you considered this New Year in terms of business goals, household goals, or family goals? How about Spiritual goals?
I know what I’m giving my Savior—do you?
I do have some spiritual goals for this year, but have not thought of making them a gift to Jesus. This sounds like a great idea.
I consider it a gift when my husband and children do things for me! Blessings = gifts and all are wonderful surprises!
Trust and obey. That’s where I will start anyway. 🙂
Last year ended in a huge crisis, so this year I will be giving my whole self, my trust and my Children.
Expect blessings, Sheila – giving him your all and trust is sure to be rewarded!
I think my word for the year is an appropriate answer here: TIME. 🙂
An interesting thought to ponder, and I think the best answer I have right now is “My Thoughts”. What that means I’m not completely sure yet.
Very interesting. I think we should give our all! 🙂
I like the idea of our actions being a gift to Christ. It certainly gives a different perspective to the things that we do daily. 🙂
Thanks, Heather – I agree!
What a lovely idea! Thanks for sharing.