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Today's Message:

"What gift would I give Him?"

By Bob Perks

"Daddy, look the manger!" the young boy said.

"Is that Santa over there?" he asked pointing to one of the three wise
men.

"No, son. They are the Three Kings bringing presents to Jesus." replied
Dad.

"Christmas presents?"

"No. I guess you can say they are birthday presents. Remember we told
you that Christmas is really our celebration of the birth of Jesus."

The young boy paused for a moment seemingly satisfied with Dad's
answer. Then, as children will do, asked the unanswerable question that
warms your heart and often puts you in your place.

"Daddy, what are we giving Jesus for His birthday this year?"

Silence. Then drawing on the wisdom of the ages and the creative
parental genes that make us what we are, Daddy said..."I don't know.
Ask your Mom."

They left right after that. Peace and quiet returned to this great
sanctuary leaving me to think about what that child had to say. If I
were there that sacred evening drawn by the light of the star of
Bethlehem what gift would I offer Him?

I really had no idea. First, I can't begin to imagine kneeling before
Him in the presence of Joseph and Mary.
But gift from me to Jesus? What thing of value could I possible give to
my Lord?

This was a thought that overwhelmed me. I pride myself in having the
ability to at least come up with options, choices for people who share
their personal problems with me. But the thought of me having anything
that Jesus would want brought tears of sadness for I felt I had nothing
to offer Him.

So I did what the young child had done earlier. I turned to my Father
and asked..."Oh, God what could I possibly offer your Son as a gift? I
really have nothing of value."

I sat quietly and totally oblivious to the world. A small voice inside
my soul said "The same thing He had given you. His Life! Give Him your
life. Not sacrificed on a cross. But lived to honor Him."

I wept openly.

Here is my message to you celebrating the birth of Christ and to each of
you who value your faith whatever it may be. The greatest gifts
exchanged this Holiday Season will not be those found wrapped under your
tree or shared in sacred ceremony dedicated to your God. The greatest
gift of all, more valuable than gold, not traded on Wall Street, not
held in vaults for safe keeping...is YOU!

You are the greatest of all gifts given to this world, your family, and
your community. Your wealth is not in your checking account, but your
actions, your life, your spirit as you live a positive, passion filled
existence. That makes you valuable beyond measure.

My gift to you this Holiday is this message. Sorry it wasn't wrapped in
fancy paper. It was really much too big. It is about your life. Now
live it.

"I believe in You!"

Bob Perks

Bob@BobPerks.com

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"One more Christmas"

dear bob,

i find myself today with a very heavy heart.? i am praying for just one more

christmas also.? i am praying that my friend can come back to her family for

christmas.? if it be God's will that she leave us here to move on, i am praying that

He give her back to her family for just one more christmas.? she lays unconcious in

hospital in north carolina.? she was found that way on thursday in the back yard.?

the doctors still dont know what is wrong yet.?

cathy was gravely ill following a stroke about a year ago and we put out a prayer

request all over the world asking for prayer.? at that time, she was pronounced

deceased and ten minutes later during the time that we had asked people to pray,

cathy opened her eyes as if nothing had ever been wrong.? she was sitting up in bed

as healthy as everyone around her and even went home that day.? the doctors could

not explain it of course but her family and all the members on my website knew what happened.

cathy and i have a very special connection.? it was exactly one minute before they

pronounced her that i received an email from her computer with a poem about angels.?

she then told me that there was an angel holding my hand at that moment and would be

there always.? when the email came in, there was nobody at her house because they

were all at the hospital.? we were all praying together. there is so much more to this

story that happened when she returned home but i wont drag it on.

what i am writing to you for is to ask you if you would put a prayer request out to

your readers to just take a moment and say a prayer for cathy in north carolina that

she be allowed to become physically whole and have one more christmas with her

family.? she is such a giving person and has many people who love her dearly.? i just pray

that if she must leave us that it not be at christmas.? this is a season of such joy and i dont

believe that any family should have to grieve at this time of year.? everyone should be

allowed to celebrate the birth of Christ without a heavy heart.? i love her so dearly

and the funny thing is, she is a friend i have never met.

i will always be her friend and i will also always be your friend.

bob, there is nothing in this email that cannot be public.? if you wish to use it to save

you having to change or edit it, you have my total permission.

i thank you from the bottom of my heart for always being here when i need you.?

? if you cannot do this for me, i will completely understand but if you can i am

sincerely joyfully thankful.

i hope you are well and happy

marie in toronto canada

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"I wish you enough!"
Bob
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"I wish you enough!"
written by Bob Perks (c) 2001
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"I wish you enough sun to keep your attitude bright.
I wish you enough rain to appreciate the sun more.
I wish you enough happiness to keep your spirit alive.
I wish you enough pain so that the smallest joys in life appear much bigger.
I wish you enough gain to satisfy your wanting.
I wish you enough loss to appreciate all that you possess.
I wish you enough "Hello's" to get you through the final "Goodbye."