The gifts of the season can’t be bought

Wednesday Word

She read the words she had written years ago, feeling their truth even more so considering the current world reality, and she couldn’t help herself; she had to add just one more thought. When she was finished, she sensed the satisfaction knowing in her heart that, yes, change is coming, but these things remain.
 
Thanks for joining us for Wednesday’s Word with Kim-Evinda and Trench Classes United. It is our prayer that the words of this blog remain carry you through this most celebrated season, and through any challenge you may encounter.
 
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’s 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 can’t be bought
 
May love, joy, peace and patience, kindness, gentleness & self-control too
Be the gifts you give away freely and part of all that you endeavor to do

Love,
Kim-Evinda