• Mike & Lisa
• Dec 24,2009
• In: Personal Musings, christmas, savings

The Gift of Christmas

I don’t know about your family, but each year around this time we find ourselves continually talking to our children about gratefulness and thankfulness. It’s hard for them when there is such a focus on “getting gifts”. 

Why do we exchange gifts every year?

Why is this such a symbol of Christmas? 

Well, it all started about two thousand years ago when God sent us His gift, Jesus. As with any gift, you have to first know it is meant for you for it to matter at all. God’s gift holds no exclusions – it is meant for all. Then, you must take it – receive it and make it yours. 

We give gifts each year as a reminder of the gift that God gave to us. This gift is one like no other. This gift brings peace to the soul. A peace of knowing that no matter what you are going through, no matter what circumstances surround you, He is right there with you. He will never leave you or forsake you.

I have experienced this gift first-hand. I couldn’t imagine living in such turbulent times without His hand on my life, Mike’s life and each of our boys’ lives.

What is this Gift and how do I receive it?

John 3:16 – God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not die but have everlasting life.

If you have never received God’s gift of salvation, you can learn more about it here. this is one Gift you will never return!

Remember the Reason for the Season!

~ Mike & Lisa