Psalm 95:2 Let us come before His presence with thanksgiving...
Sometimes we take things so much for granted and it isn't till we can't do something any more that we start to appreciate what we had.
It was like that for us this year as we looked back on last Christmas. I was reminded by my daughter that last year we weren't even allowed to meet indoors together but had to meet up on a bitterly cold Christmas Eve for a walk instead, and exchanged presents from the boot of our car into the boot of her car, and we couldn't hug each other because of all the restrictions. So at least this year we were allowed to open our gifts and have fun together in the comfort of our home on the day! Thank You Lord I was so grateful and I wont take that for granted any more!
Part of Christmas is the giving and receiving of gifts which is all about showing our love for one another. One of the lovely presents I received was a beautiful patchwork bag my sister made for me which is all the more special because she took the time to make it herself.
God is like that. He took the time to plan and make it possible to give us the greatest gift we'll ever receive - the gift of His very own Son. He had planned His gift of Jesus since before the world was made and our part is to not take His gift for granted, it cost Him so much.
It's a great opportunity for us to take the time and just be so thankful and grateful for all the gifts and blessings God has poured out on us, but especially for Jesus.
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