Yesterday I went with Laura and Priscilla to town. The occasion? To buy Christmas gifts for three Angel-Tree children on behalf of the church. Presents may not buy or even bring happiness, but they are tangible evidence of important things – things like: you are loved; the spirit of Santa is real; you matter; life isn’t always about too little; giving is at least as good as getting; time spent with friends is never wasted; knowing each other is crucial to genuine gifting – it’s hard to pick the right jacket for a wee one you’ve never met; and perhaps most of all, how very, very, blessed I am.
I actually get to help a family bring a small measure of Christmas joy to its children.
I just hope Jesus likes the presents we picked; after all, they’re mostly for him.
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