What-Shall-We-Give?

While trying to think of the Christmas lesson I needed to prepare for Sunday, I came across this "Mormon Message". It touched me. I have been so busy trying to get everything in order for Christmas. Looking at my list, making sure things are wrapped, buying last min. presents. Everything consuming my time was for truly non-essential things. Although fun or expected, none of those things is really in the Spirit of Christmas.

So, in these last few days before Christmas, I will make a greater effort to remember the Savior, his life and sacrifice for all of us. I will make a greater commitment to give a gift truly acceptable for the Savior. Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote, " Rings and jewels are not gifts, but apologies for gifts. The only [true] gift is a portion of thyself."

Merry Christmas.

What-Shall-We-Give?

Comments

Rachel said…

Thanks for that. This is something I want to do with our kids, too, help them remember why we have Christmas. Have a great holiday!

December 18, 2009 at 5:16 PM

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