Christmas was pretty much a blessing for me growing up. I had everything I needed and pretty much wanted. Not everything of course, my folks weren't indulgent but we didn't lack.
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| Byron's Scrooge moment |
There was one year I tried to play scrooge. That was wrong in lot's of ways and it ended poorly, with me scrambling to the tree lot hoping and praying for a decent tree to bring home. Glad that went away quickly, as are Crystal and Kate.
Today, I am thinking about how many people won't experience a Christmas with family and friends. That's a sad thing. It's unfortunate and something that we can help with...we can be looking for opportunities. Not all widows and fatherless are in other countries. Some are right here in our midst and we can help. Maybe there is a single mom needing an extra gift for their child. Maybe a widow on your street, at church or work who might need that little extra help this month. It's not a lot, even $10 or $20 can be a huge blessing to someone without. Consider doubling your tip to the local waitress at your favorite restaurant (I've had some amazing God encounters giving this way).
I think if we ask the Father for some way to give he will show us. It's like we get to be a part of someones story. It's a win-win situation. They win and we get blessed just for giving. That's really quite amazing. Of course for me it's like going to the gym. I rarely enjoy the experience until I'm walking out of the gym, but we will have some amazing stories to tell come the new year.
Vicki, Gary, Delana, David, Crystal, Kate and I are very blessed by you. What a joy to know you and all that God is doing through you.
From all of us here at Build His House
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
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