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!)
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. :)
ReplyDeleteMerry 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. :)
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas and God Bless!
Kelley