Today's Inspiration by Dream Team Member Shelley Brandon
“Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die;” John 11:25 NIV
Resurrection and life. The moment that Satan lost his hold on God’s creation. We have the opportunity to be resurrected into new life every day. Resurrected into better health even though we struggle with healthy living. Resurrected into freedom from addictions. Resurrected into joy when we are fighting depression. We have this opportunity, this treasure, because a tiny baby was born to die for us. This is the only gift that matters. The only gift worthy of giving in celebration of the birth of our Savior is the gift of sharing Jesus’ in your life. You can’t wrap it up in shiny paper and make it even more specta...cular with an amazing bow. You can’t exceed your credit card limit with it. You don’t have to worry if it doesn’t fit. All you can do is humbly share with those God brings in to your life, no matter how He brings them or how long they will be near you. This gift you can give to everyone you meet: the frazzled person at the checkout counter, the stylist who does your hair, the young mother trying to corral her unruly youngsters at the fast food restaurant. All it takes is a smile, calm assurance, asking if there is anything that you could pray about for them, a simple “God Bless”.
I heard Patsy Clairmont once say, “If believing doesn’t make a difference, what difference does it make to believe?” At this season of frivolity and mirth, of stress and angst, let us be intentional in sharing the one true gift of Christmas in our attitudes towards those who need to hear about Resurrection and Life. We can make a difference.
Dear Lord, help me to make a difference today in the lives of those around me. Give me the opportunity to share your love with those you bring into my path today. Help me to have the courage to speak up when I would rather remain silent. Give me the words to infuse your love into the world around me, to share the Gift. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
“Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die;” John 11:25 NIV
Resurrection and life. The moment that Satan lost his hold on God’s creation. We have the opportunity to be resurrected into new life every day. Resurrected into better health even though we struggle with healthy living. Resurrected into freedom from addictions. Resurrected into joy when we are fighting depression. We have this opportunity, this treasure, because a tiny baby was born to die for us. This is the only gift that matters. The only gift worthy of giving in celebration of the birth of our Savior is the gift of sharing Jesus’ in your life. You can’t wrap it up in shiny paper and make it even more specta...cular with an amazing bow. You can’t exceed your credit card limit with it. You don’t have to worry if it doesn’t fit. All you can do is humbly share with those God brings in to your life, no matter how He brings them or how long they will be near you. This gift you can give to everyone you meet: the frazzled person at the checkout counter, the stylist who does your hair, the young mother trying to corral her unruly youngsters at the fast food restaurant. All it takes is a smile, calm assurance, asking if there is anything that you could pray about for them, a simple “God Bless”.
I heard Patsy Clairmont once say, “If believing doesn’t make a difference, what difference does it make to believe?” At this season of frivolity and mirth, of stress and angst, let us be intentional in sharing the one true gift of Christmas in our attitudes towards those who need to hear about Resurrection and Life. We can make a difference.
Dear Lord, help me to make a difference today in the lives of those around me. Give me the opportunity to share your love with those you bring into my path today. Help me to have the courage to speak up when I would rather remain silent. Give me the words to infuse your love into the world around me, to share the Gift. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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