Gifts
that don’t cost money? Or Give the gifts that don’t cost …$!
The
best gifts don’t cost $!
Okay, let’s keep it
real…are you enjoying everything you’re doing to celebrate this season? Oh, how
I pray you are; otherwise, why do it, right? I wrote this little jingle a few
years ago to help us stay in the right frame of mind for this beautiful season.
Thanks for joining me for Coffee Hour with Chicklit Power and for Wednesday’s
Word with Trench Classes United. I hope you enjoy the jingle!
The Gifts of the
Season
It’s not about the presents under the
Christmas tree
But the presence of love we feel for
friends and family
It’s not about the shopping that we feel we
must do
But about the gift that’s already been
given freely to me and you
The gift is a gift that your money can’t
buy
The birth and death of Christ was and is
for you and I
It’s not about making a list and checking
it twice
Or buying countless gifts for the naughty
or nice
The reason for this season isn’t about all
of the debt and stress
It’s the season to offer simple gifts such
as patience and forgiveness
Or how about the gift of time with one whose time is running out
A meal for a family in need to encourage hope where there is
doubt
Or maybe someone needs a helping hand to accomplish a tedious
chore
And don’t forget your lonely neighbor down the street or right
next door
Oh, if we would take the materialism out of this special season
And in its place find ways to make redemption as our reason
To offer the gifts that money can’t buy, this requires a
sacrifice
Slowing down and paying attention, and practicing just being
nice
Yes the gifts of the season come freely to and from those
walking in His spirit
For they will always outlive materialism, though the world
doesn’t want to hear it
Just remember that love, joy, peace and patience, no these gifts
don’t need a season
Nor do the gifts of kindness, gentleness or self-control have to
have a reason.
May the gifts of the season carry you to and through
the New Year!
Much love,
Evinda
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