God Hears Her: A Joyful ChristmasSample
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A Refreshing Change
Starting each October, catalogs begin to fill up my mailbox advertising clothes, appliances, shoes, candles, books, music—more than I could ever need or want for myself or for loved ones at Christmas.
But a particular catalog I received one November was a refresh- ing change. It was filled with ways people could give to or- phans, the poor, the hungry, the sick, and the disabled through an international Christian ministry. The note in the front of the catalog read: “Share the light and love of Jesus Christ with people whose lives are filled with darkness and despair.” What a relief to think about something other than buying one more thing for someone who already has so much!
The Macedonian church was an example of generosity (2 Corinthians 8:1–6). They gave themselves first to the Lord, then to those helping the needy in Jerusalem. Paul encouraged the Corinthians to follow their example and Christ’s, who gave himself and “became poor, so that [we] through his poverty might become rich” (v. 9).
Do you want a refreshing change this Christmas? Consider new ways to give yourself to the Lord and to those in need. It’s a meaningful way to thank God for “His indescribable gift” of salvation through His Son.
—Anne
Cherish the joy of giving of yourself.
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Exchange the stressful pursuit of happiness for true joy this Christmas. Begin or end your day with one of the ten devotional readings from God Hears Her, A Joyful Christmas. These Advent-focused meditations will help you relax and allow God to fill your heart, mind, and soul throughout the busyness.
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