While we're taking this week to approach the holidays with a plan, I'd also like to encourage you to be creative and innovative with your gift-giving this year. If you've decided to give gifts to your family and friends, consider giving them something money can't buy. Here are a few suggestions:
- offer to babysit overnight for that special couple or single parent who could use the time off
- write letters, poems, or simple "thank you" notes to place in family members' stockings
- help someone to accomplish a long awaited goal (i.e., clean windows, bathe pets, workout)
- set aside a day to spend quality time with someone you haven't seen in a while
- compliment a stranger or co-worker
- give away an unused possession to someone who could really use it
Most of all, bless those you love by being grateful to God for who He is, what He's done, who you are, and all you have because He lives! Gratefulness is contagious and it makes others curious about your peace. Your gratitude will beget gratitude. Your peace will inspire peacefulness in others. Ultimately, your glad heart will make God's heart glad too!
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