I’m so excited! Today is Christmas Eve! I’ve planned, shopped, wrapped, prepared, decorated, cooked, and cleaned. Now it’s time to celebrate with family and friends the greatest gift ever given–Christ himself.
Yet, God’s gift is so easy to miss.
I think it’s because we put so much pressure on ourselves to give monetary gifts that sometimes we forget some of the best gifts are free. I was challenged by the words of Charles Swindoll.
“Some gifts you can give this Christmas are beyond monetary value: Mend a quarrel, dismiss suspicion, tell someone, “I love you.” Give something away–anonymously. Forgive someone who has treated you wrong. Turn away wrath with a soft answer. Visit someone in a nursing home. Apologize if you were wrong. Be especially kind to someone with whom you work. Give as God gave to you in Christ, without obligation, or announcement, or reservation, or hypocrisy.”
Who needs your love this year–your forgiveness, your blessing, or your time? I know of many who need mine. I’ll begin with you.
Thank you for being a faithful friend. Thank you for taking your time to read and visit my blog. It truly blesses my heart…and I hope in some way I’ve been a blessing to you.
Wishing you and yours a heartfelt Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year!
Cyber hugs!
Micca
Renee Swope says
Merry Christmas sweet friend! I got your email about calling you and believe me I have wanted to.It's just been the craziest time of our lives. And I am determined not to miss Christmas. However, my family may go hungry because I am just now getting a chance to shop for our Christmas meal today. Headed to the grocery store now.
I'll try to call you after Christmas.
Love you!
Renee
Tracie Miles says
Merry Christmas Micca!
Kim says
Oh, Micca, you have been such a wonderful blessing! You and all the Proverbs 31 gals. I just love reading all you posts everyday. You all challenge and encourage me more than words can say!
Merry Christmas
Kim
IamStefanie says
Hello and Happy Holidays to you Micca and all visiting the site! I actually got to your page here from the Encouragement for Today e-mails that I receive daily. And with your messages and others that I read, I AM encouraged! Like you said, words alone do not have power, but God's spirit reigns in you so that you can use your gift to encourage others. I praise God!!!
May God continue to bless you and we hope to continue to be blessed with more of your gift.
Stefanie