Gifts That I Would Give

Gifts That I Would Give

Merry Christmas friends. I am reposting a previous Christmas post because I still feel it represents my deepest wish for all of you. These are the gifts I would give you if I could. 

1)    Peace of mind. To me, peace is the truest form of happiness. I would give you peace in your heart, contentment in your life, peace amidst the turmoil and trials of life.

2)    Understanding and Acceptance of self and others. I would give you understanding of your internal and eternal soul. I would give you an understanding of Father’s will in your life, understanding of how you fit into His plan for your eternal happiness. I would give you an understanding of others and their needs. I would then give you acceptance of self and acceptance of others, even though they may not understand or accept you. 

3)    Patience with self and others. I would give you patience with yourself, patience that enables you to not become overwhelmed when you fall short of your expectations, patience with progress, no matter how slow or slight, patience to know that after every fall, there is power to rise again. I would give you patience with others in their dealings with you. 

4)    Tolerance. I would give you the tolerance for others that you also seek. 

5)     Faith. I would give you faith in Him, who is mighty to save, faith that your life has meaning, faith that there is a plan for your life and that you are capable of fulfilling it.  

6)    Friendship. I would give you a true friend, one who possesses these gifts, one who loves you unconditionally, one who speaks candidly, one who lifts and encourages you to be your best self, one who never abandons you in you darkest hour, one who makes you smile and laugh, yet is willing to cry with you. 

7)    Awareness. I would give you awareness of those around you, a sensitivity to their needs, and a willing heart to serve them according to their wants and needs. 

8)    Testimony. I would give you a testimony of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, which you would use as a firm foundation and a basis for decision making.

9)    Inner Strength. I would give you the strength to follow the promptings of the spirit, the strength to be true to your inner self, the strength to endure the cross that you must bear, the strength to be alone when necessary. 

10)    Wisdom. I would give you wisdom and discernment to guide your choices.

11)    Desire. I would give you desire, desire to grow and improve, desire to be your best self, desire to endure, desire to take the steps to improve your situation, desire to do whatever is required to follow Him.

There are many more gifts that I would give, but realize they are not mine to give. Some must be earned to be appreciated. Others are His only to give.

Most of all this Christmas, I wish to express gratitude for the greatest of all gifts I have been given. I am grateful for the Babe who became my King, Savior, Redeemer, and Friend. I am grateful that He willingly paid the price for my sins. I am grateful for His gift of resurrection. I am grateful for His gospel which points me back to our Father.

Merry Christmas!