Are you guys as busy as I am? I am running around trying to make sure I have the right Christmas gifts for all of our children, grandchildren, and friends. At the same time, I am busy counseling with people over the phone and  helping people find good local churches all over the country, publishing a daily devotional, and ministering as a Chaplain at business meetings. I have a very busy life, but I am so thankful!!!

In the midst of all this fast paced lifestyle that we all face we need to slow down a minute and be thankful for what we do have. We need to be thankful for the gifts that have already been given to us.

If you are a born-again believer, you need to be thankful for Jesus Christ and your salvation that was paid for on an old rugged cross. Your salvation is a free gift, but it was not cheap. Someone had to pay for it, and that someone was Jesus Christ.

If you are a spirit-filled believer, you need to be thankful for the “Promise” of the Holy Ghost and the Baptism of the Holy Ghost. Without the sacrifice of Jesus on that cross the Holy Ghost could not have been given. 

If you are married, you need to be thankful for your spouse. If you have children and grandchildren you need to be thankful for them.

We have so much to be thankful for during this season. We all have challenges, but let’s not spend all our energy and time on the negative. Let’s be thankful for what we do have and not worry about what we don’t have. There are many people out there that are in much worse situations than any of us are. Let’s do what we can to help where we can. The most valuable and priceless gift you can give is Jesus and that doesn’t cost you anything except your time, attention, and love.

Go spread some cheer out there! Give’m Jesus!!!

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