I know I just told you to spend less. No, I am not losing my mind. Tip 3 for how to enjoy a more meaningful Christmas is to give more. I didn't say go buy more, I said give more.
Remember that "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." -John 3:16
God gave the ultimate gift. He is the mac daddy of gift givers! He has modeled giving in the greatest sense of the word.
How can you and I give more? By giving gifts of kindness. Give gifts that spread the joy you have because you are a child of the King!
Do you bake cookies? Make an extra batch and share it with a neighbor.
Do you like to craft? Encourage your kids to help you make a card or gift for someone.
Smile at the tired cashier at the grocery store.
While we are talking about the grocery store, let someone get ahead of you in line.
Bring the bell ringer a hot cup of coffee and thank them for what they are doing.
If you have the means, plow/snow blow out someones driveway when it snows. Better yet, make it someone you don't know.
You get the idea, right? Find ways to spread cheer and kindness. Nothing too complicated but it does require some thought and intention. Giving thought to someone else means you aren't absorbed in your own schtuff, even if just for a short while.
And maybe, just maybe, you will make them wonder...why are you so cheerful? Something is clearly different, what is it? That may lead to a conversation. Maybe you will share with them the real meaning of Christmas and the joy you have because of it. Just maybe.
2 comments:
great ideas, traci, you inspire me!!
even when i spell your name wrong! That's the kind of week it's been!
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