The gifts of every season are free

Wednesday Word

Hopefully this season doesn’t find you frantic and in a panic about what to buy for who.
Thanks for joining us for Wednesday’s Word with Kim-Evinda and Trench Classes United.
Today’s blog is a poem written by her years ago and a great reminder that the true gifts for
every season are free.

The Gifts of the Season ©
It’s not about the presents under the Christmas tree
But the presence of love we feel from friends and family
It’s not about the shopping that we feel we must do
But about the gift that’s already been given to me and to you
The gift is a gift that money can’t buy
The birth and death of Christ; it is for you and I

It’s not about making a list and checking it twice
And buying countless gifts for the naughty or nice
The reason for this season isn’t about all the debt and stress
But a time to offer special gifts such as patience and forgiveness
Or maybe a gift of time for one whose time here is running out
A meal for a family in need to encourage hope where there is doubt
Or maybe someone needs a helping hand to accomplish a tedious chore
Or a neighbor needs some company so they are not so lonely anymore

Oh, if we would take the materialism out of this season
And in its place remember that redemption is our reason
Yes, these kinds of gifts come freely to those walking in His Spirit
For they will outlive materialism, though the world doesn’t hear it
No matter what this year has brought
We can still give the gifts that cannot be bought
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May love, joy, peace and patience, kindness, gentleness, and self-control too
Be the gifts you give away freely and part of all that you endeavor to do into the New
Year.
Love,
Kim-Evinda