The magi, as you know, were wise men--wonderfully wise men--who brought gifts to the Babe in the manger. They invented the art of giving Christmas presents. Being wise, their gifts were no doubt wise ones..... O Henry
This Christmas, you have an opportunity to make a wise and loving gift. Consider your gift giving process this season. Christmas gifts, no matter their extravagance, can do little to satisfy temporal needs or wants unless they are a reflection of the love of the giver. This fact was well illustrated in the story by O Henry where the two lovers sacrificed their prized possessions for their gift to the other. You remember, she sold her hair to buy a watch chain and he sold his watch to buy her hair combs. Wise gifts? Yes, and full of love-- this is the meaning of "The Gift of the Magi". Sacrificial gifts from the heart are much more excellent than hurried gifts bought to fulfill a list and much more needed in this world of over indulgence.
Whether you want to buy something extravagant or supply essentials, your gifts will be a wise blessing to the giver as well as the families who receive them. As you are out shopping, be intentional, including your children in the decision making process. We are all in need of encouragement, love, and hope. So, as you shop for them consider, like the Magi of the Christmas story, three gifts; one to fill a need, one to fulfill a want, and one to encourage beyond the Christmas season.
May you have a blessed and Christ centered holiday season.
Many of us as friends of Weatherford Christian School pray for our children, our teachers, our staff, and our volunteers. We also want to lift up the ongoing projects of our school. In fact, we all realize there are probably many opportunities for prayer about which we, as individuals, know very little. Herein lies the purpose of this Prayer Corner blog.
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