Hope is a powerful word. When we choose to hope, we deny despair of it’s power. God is the God of hope, and by the power of the Holy Spirit we can abound in hope even when the outlook seems dim. Celebrate the hope and victory that Christ brings to our lives.
The greatest gift we can give another person is the gift of forgiveness. Let it go. Release the right to hold something over another person, and place the issue into God’s just and loving hands. Forgiveness doesn’t mean it’s okay for someone to hurt you. Set wise boundaries if necessary. Forgiveness isn’t always easy, but it eases you of the burden of bitterness, anger and disappointment. As we celebrate the One who came to offer us forgiveness for all our sins, let us honor Him by living with a forgiving heart.
In this season of giving, it’s easy to focus on the material gift-giving and lose sight of some of the ways we can give from our heart. This holiday season, let’s be diligent about giving some of the intangibles such as:
A listening ear.
Focused time together.
Eye contact.
Kind words.
Forgiveness.
A Helping hand.
Be still, Be Present. Be gentle. Be patient.
We may not be able to choose our circumstances, but we can choose our attitude about them. Our thoughts can steer us in a new and positive direction. This holiday season, let’s focus on what is true, noble, lovely, pure, admirable and praiseworthy. Consider what you love about the holidays and turn your thinking toward the joy of the season.
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