From searching the
Scriptures I have discovered that the one thing I can
give to God this Christmas, and for that matter,
everyday of my life, is the gift of me. It is the one
thing we all possess that God does not always completely
own. God in His love has given us the choice to either
offer Him the gift of self, or keep the gift of self for
ourselves and not share it with Him at all. What are
some ways I can give God the gift of self this
Christmas?
lI??™ll
give God the gift of my mind (1 Cor. 2:16). Rather than
filling my mind with things that keep me from growing
closer to God, I??™ll fill it with things that are good,
and pure, and true.
lI??™ll
give God the gift of my heart (Mark 7:21). Through
compassion, love for others, and refusal to give in to
the ways of the world, I??™ll let my heart be transformed
by the power of God so that my life will be a blessing
to Him.
lI??™ll
give God the gift of my witness (Acts 20:24). Instead of
walking in fear, I??™ll walk in the boldness of my calling
and tell others the good news about Jesus.
lI??™ll
give God the gift of my love (Matt. 22:37). Refusing to
love the world, I??™ll replace that desire with the
yearning to place God first in every aspect of my life.
lI??™ll
give God the gift of my faith (James 2:18). Living out
what I claim I believe, God will see that my deeds match
my proclamation. Moving from lip service to actual
service in God??™s kingdom will be my living creed.
Those are some of the gifts I plan to give God this
Christmas. How about you? Have you made your list yet?
Isn??™t it time that we gave God our very best?
Merry Christmas,
Barry
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