Christmas: Give Christ His gifts
PostPosted: Wed Dec 21, 2005 4:54 am
If Christmas is Christ's birthday, instead of fussing over what Christmas gifts we will receive or give other ppl [you know, all the shopping madness], perhaps it is an excellent time to consider what -you- can give to Christ this celebration season. What would be the best gift to Christ other than just.....yourself.
Examples of gifts:
1) Spend extra time in your prayers or quiet time (If you haven't been consistent with your prayer schedule, firmly dedicate time to praying)
2) If you've been struggling with a certain sin, dedicate extra effort to resist it during this Advent season with Christ in mind
3) Say sorry to the person you've had a conflict or even better, forgive someone you have had a hard time doing so
4).......[insert other actions that you feel led to by the Spirit]
I'm sure Lord Jesus notices the extra mile you took for Him this season and would make Him very happy on His birthday. Give yourself to the Lord this Christmas ~ He asks for nothing else.
No matter what the media or other ppl say, only you can decide that Christmas is about Christ by living it out.
Examples of gifts:
1) Spend extra time in your prayers or quiet time (If you haven't been consistent with your prayer schedule, firmly dedicate time to praying)
2) If you've been struggling with a certain sin, dedicate extra effort to resist it during this Advent season with Christ in mind
3) Say sorry to the person you've had a conflict or even better, forgive someone you have had a hard time doing so
4).......[insert other actions that you feel led to by the Spirit]
I'm sure Lord Jesus notices the extra mile you took for Him this season and would make Him very happy on His birthday. Give yourself to the Lord this Christmas ~ He asks for nothing else.
No matter what the media or other ppl say, only you can decide that Christmas is about Christ by living it out.