1 John 2:15-17 Do not
love the world or the things in the world. The love of the Father is not in
those who love the world; for all that
is in the world—the desire of the flesh, the desire of the eyes, the pride in
riches—comes not from the Father but from the world. And the world and its desire are passing
away, but those who do the will of God live forever.
Luke 8:14
As for what fell among the thorns, these are the ones who hear; but as they go
on their way, they are choked by the cares and riches and pleasures of life,
and their fruit does not mature.
I finally finished wrapping all the Christmas presents Sunday! I like everything in boxes, using gift bags
only when I don’t have a box that will work. Gift bags however make it easier
for everything to fit under the tree.
Ours won’t begin to fit. As a
matter of fact as I look at all that is there, it’s almost embarrassing
especially when I think of the many that have so little. Still those gifts represent the love we have
of family and friends and a spirit of generosity. And too, we really do know
and acknowledge the real reason for the season.
We’re not completely there but we try to make our devotion to God
greater than our love of possessions. We
like our stuff but we love our God from whom all true riches come.
Philippians
4:19 And my God will fully satisfy every need of yours
according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
Loving Father, as we open gifts today, help us to remember
the greatest riches come from you through your Son whom we adore. In His name we pray this Christmas Day, Amen.
Joe and I wish everyone a Merry and Blessed Christmas!
Paige
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