Giving not Getting

It’s in the giving and not the getting… 

Last minute shopping, trying to balance work, budgets, and the never-ending list of what must be done for the perfect Christmas seems to be the main things I am observing in others with a few days left before Christmas. 

It’s very hard to get the perfect gift for everyone on your list. 

It seems there are all kinds of things still left in the stores but the one in Teal is out of stock or the XS size is no longer available. 

It’s so easy to get lost in the task of “getting in order to give” and forget why we have this season in the first place. 

He came to give His life for us so that we may have everlasting life through Him. 

Please take a minute today and remember that Jesus is the Reason for the Season. 

Perhaps the gray sweater won’t be so bad because Teal is no longer available. 

Perhaps it might be better to give of your heart and not just stuff…. 

Check your experience… 

“Giving, rather than getting, will become the guiding principle.” Big Book pg. 128 

Lord, let us give from our hearts with a motive to help instead of giving to get, AMEN. 

“Give generously to the poor, not grudgingly, for the Lord your God will bless you in everything you do.” Deuteronomy 15:10 

Have a blessed day Y’all! 

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Peace and Goodwill

Peace on Earth and goodwill toward all… 

Our Faith Through Works Fellowship and Furniture Bank, Inc bell ringers shared that they were impressed by the generosity of folks filling the buckets for Salvation Army and enjoyed the kindness and cheerfulness of the givers! 

It’s good to see and hear that the Spirit of Christmas is alive! 

Hopefully you have had or will have the opportunity to bless someone with cheerfulness and kindness today …

Check your experience… 

“Love and tolerance of others is our code.” Big Book pg. 84 

Lord, especially this time of year let us bless others as we would like to be blessed and as You so freely bless us daily, AMEN. 

“So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience; bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, whoever has a complaint against anyone; just as the Lord forgave you, so also should you. Beyond all these things put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity. Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts,” Colossians 3: 12-15

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This Wacky Time of Year

It’s the most wacky, wonderful, time of the year…. 

What’s with all the overworked clerks, tired employees, chaotic stores, hectic parking lots, snarled traffic, and frayed nerves all around. 

Oh, wait…Its Christmas!! 

I am SO THANKFUL for the internet and AMAZON! 

The folks working in the stores have families too. 

They are feeling the same stress and strain that we are trying to balance all the good of this season with needing to be 12 places at once. 

Take a breath folks, try to treat others like you want to be treated and be the best example of Jesus that you can be. 

Let them have that parking spot. 

Remember it’s not the store clerk’s fault that the red sweater is no longer available in extra small because they sold out. 

Eyes on the road while driving and not on the phone to see what the text message says.. … 

Check your experience… 

“Helping others is the foundation stone” Big Book pg. 97 

Lord, let us control our tongues and tempers and look in our hearts to see the others are feeling the same pressures that we are, AMEN. 

“So, I say, let the Holy Spirit guide your lives. Then you won’t be doing what your sinful nature craves.” Galatians 5:16 

Have a blessed day Y’all!! 

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