James 2:1, 5 ~ Show no partiality as you hold the faith....make no distinctions among yourselves and become judges with evil thoughts. God has chosen those who are poor in the world to be rich in faith and heirs of the Kingdom. Love as though your life depended on it because it does (I Cor 14:1).
If you see someone lacking in daily food spiritually/emotionally/physically, don't just say: "Peace to you. Be warmed and filled." Show your faith by your works. ~ James 2:18
"For as the body apart from the spirit is dead, so also faith apart from works is dead."
ReplyDeleteBeen really trying to discern what God wants us to do for Christmas. So many needs are placed before us and all tug at my heart.
What are you all doing for Christmas to keep the Spirit of Christ in it this year? Any thoughts on this?
My thoughts about keeping the spirt of Christmas is to give the gift of my prayers and blessing to my family, particularly my children. I am going to give everyone the benefit of thinking the best, loving them the way they are, just as God loves me. I am making gifts for my family and friends, enriching each item with prayer as I work on the gifts.
ReplyDeleteI love that, Jan. Charity begins at home. I'd like to do something homemade, too, and as you say, pour my prayers into it as I am working. Our Christmases need a makeover--I think the Lord knew that we need a baby again in the family to recapture that child-like joy and fascination with the True Gift of Christ.
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