Christmas is fast approaching . . . oh is it ever coming quickly! The holiday rush is surrounding me every day at the camera shop. Impatient people coming to purchase things they should have come for a couple weeks ago seem bent on ruining my day.
But in the midst of this I find real pleasure in buying gifts for my family. There's something utterly wonderful in putting things that I know they'll use and appreciate and enjoy, under the Christmas tree. It seems almost wrong not to give more than I should on this holiday... every gift that I put under the tree came about because Christ gave eternity to me.
And the greatest gift I could receive on earth for this year has already been given to me: family and friends that love me without condition. Family is precious, and the friends to whom I am closest because they have been with me through thick and thin... they are more valuable than a million acquaintances.
Take pleasure this Christmas in those around you, those who have your best interest at heart (and have put that heart into their actions!)
2 comments:
Here, here.... Good post Scott, and SO true. I wrapped all my gifts on Sunday (taking advantage of the storm) and I now can't wait for my family to open their gifts because I know they'll like and use them. And each gift fits just that person. I know what you mean about it seeming wrong to not give more than you should. I almost put myself in debt (with Dad) getting all the gifts that I have been planning for the past month and a half for each member of family. But I am so thankful I got them all even though it leaves me "penniless" for the time being. :)
Merry Christmas and God Bless!
Kelley
Here, here.... Good post Scott, and SO true. I wrapped all my gifts on Sunday (taking advantage of the storm) and I now can't wait for my family to open their gifts because I know they'll like and use them. And each gift fits just that person. I know what you mean about it seeming wrong to not give more than you should. I almost put myself in debt (with Dad) getting all the gifts that I have been planning for the past month and a half for each member of family. But I am so thankful I got them all even though it leaves me "penniless" for the time being. :)
Merry Christmas and God Bless!
Kelley
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