Eternal Gifts

I'm already busy making gift lists and getting presents wrapped. I came across this quote and was quickly reminded that I need to remember the true reason for the special season that is upon us. I thought I'd share a few things....

Christmas is not about the presents
but about His presence

The Wise Men

Go and search diligently
for the young child.
Matthew 2:8

The wise men exemplify the journey each of us takes as we seek the Lord. They remind us that as we draw closer to Him, we will be led by Him along our journey. ~Emily Freeman

Just as the wise men were told to search, we have to search also. It's not a passive thing that we will find Christ just because it's Christmas. We have to seek out the proper spirit -- His spirit. I pray that we can all find His presence, and instead of focusing on the presents in the upcoming weeks, we can remember the eternal gifts that truly matter....

Santa knows what I want for Christmas
but Jesus knows what I need
it can't be purchased wrapped up and placed
under an ephod tree

I need patience, kindness - virtues like these
to bend on my knee at the manger

Santa may bring these that last for a year
but eternal gifts come from the Savior

some days come where I'm playing selfish
I can't think of no one but me
then I think of all that I'm blessed with
and that's always best to give than to receive

I need faithfulness, love, generosity
to open my home to a stranger

Santa may bring things that last for a year
but eternal gifts come from the Savior

I need patience, kindness, generosity
to bend on my knee at the manger

Santa may bring things that last for a year
but eternal gifts come from the Savior

Santa knows what I want for Christmas
but Jesus knows what I need