Gifts are a beautiful part of the Christmas season. We have been following in the Magi's footsteps for centuries by giving each other gifts. I want to challenge you to do something new this year in the gift category. Whether out buying a gift or at home crafting a gift, decide to use that time in prayer for the recipient of the gift.
Take this week of gift giving, and intercede for the people who will be receiving the gifts you have gotten for them. Pray that they will know the Savior in a bold new way this year. Pray that their faith will be deepened and that they will have a craving for the Word of God like they have never had before.
May He open up conversations for you this week with those seeking the Savior. May your joy be evident--even at the grocery store with all your kids in tow when the clerk tells you they just ran out of what you were there to pick up. (wink)
Rejoice for unto us a King is born! He is our Wonderful Counselor, our Mighty King, our Immanuel.
That is what I do every year and that is what makes gift giving so rich and fulfilling.
ReplyDeleteThank you Jacki for the wonderful reminder of what Christmas is really about!