This weekend, after the turkey was eaten and dressing was put away, our family began to focus on the next upcoming holiday- Christmas! We love Christmas in our house... the music, the tree and decorations, the gifts under the tree, and all the joy and laughter that fills the empty spaces of our home and hearts.
As the preparations began, I was asked to give Christmas hints to others for our family. I felt such a deep inner conviction- what do I really need? In light of recognizing all that God has blessed us with as a family- especially as there are families around the world in desperate situations- what could I truly need? I have more clothes than most, our bills are paid, the pantry holds plenty of food, and our home is packed full of things that need dusting and cleaning.
Truth is I received all that I ever really needed as an eight year old child, when I accepted the salvation from my sin that God offered through Christ. That relationship has carried, sustained, provided, and blessed me through and despite countless trials by the evil one. God has never failed to deliver me.
"And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus. To our God and Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen." (Philippians 4:19, 20 NIV)
He has been ever faithful... Perhaps, what I truly need is to share our blessings with those in real need- I think that is the gift God wants me to seek this Christmas season... The joy in blessing others in His name; or in the least, the full recognition of all that He has done for me and for our family. God, please help us not to clamor for more of the temporary, but thirst so deeply for the eternal... Grow that need within, Father, the need of You.
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