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Subject: WHAT CAN I GIVE GOD THIS CHRISTMAS? - December25, 2003



 

Daily Devotions

by Barry L. Davis

 

WHAT CAN WE GIVE GOD THIS CHRISTMAS?

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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