While they were there, the time came for her to deliver her
child. And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him
in bands of cloth, and laid him in a manger, because there was
no place for them in the inn. In that region there were shepherds
iving in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night.
Then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of
the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the
angel said to them, "Do not be afraid; for see--I am bringing
you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is born
this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the Messiah, the
Lord. This will be a sign for you: you will find a child wrapped
in bands of cloth and lying in a manger."
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the
heavenly host, praising God and saying, "Glory to God in the
highest heaven, and on earth peace among those whom he favors!"
Christ came to give us hope and to bring salvation to the world.
He has given, as a gift to all of us, love, compassion and faith.
In honor of his birth, here are eight gifts we can give to our
family and friends throughtout the year.
THE GIFT OF LISTENING -
But you must REALLY listen. No interruption, no day dreaming,
no planning your response. Just listening.
THE GIFT OF AFFECTION -
Be generous with appropriate hugs, kisses, pats on the back and
handholds. Let these small actions demonstrate the love you have
for family and friends.
THE GIFT OF LAUGHTER -
Clip cartoons. Share articles and funny stories. Your gift will
say, “I love to laugh with you."
THE GIFT OF A WRITTEN NOTE -
It can be a simple “Thanks for the help” note or a full sonnet.
A brief, handwritten note may be remembered for a lifetime, and
may even change a life.
THE GIFT OF A COMPLIMENT - A simple and sincere, “You look great in red", “You did a super
job" or "That was a wonderful meal” can make someone's day.
THE GIFT OF A FAVOR -
Every day, go out of your way to do something kind.
THE GIFT OF SOLITUDE -
There are times when we want nothing better than to be left a
lone. Be sensitive to those times and give the gift of solitude
to others.
THE GIFT OF A CHEERFUL DISPOSITION
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The easiest way to feel good is to extend a kind word to someone,
really it's not that hard to say, Hello or Thank you.
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