A Challenge

"It may be little we can do to help another, it is true;

But better is a little spark of kindness when the way is dark,

Than one should miss the road to heaven for lack of light we might have given."

Anonymous

 

Some Christmas cheer from my home this year. I'm delighted with the hanging Christmas bow I made! Was able to clip it on the one behind it."

 

December. The month of Christmas. The month of celebrations. The month of parties. The month of baking. The month of buying gifts. The month of joy for God’s gift to mankind.

This is the first day of December. Before we get into all the celebrations I want to divert your mind for a few moments. A friend posted this on her Facebook page. I don't know who wrote it. I’ve experienced it many years and it’s worth sharing in this month of Hope.

“Was cleaning my house - I stopped in my tracks and sat down and just went down memory lane...All I can say is it wasn't pretty. I think I cried for over an hour with memories of what this time used to be for me and how it was filled with such love and anticipation - and now it brings back memories of the reality of emptiness and sadness. So I would like to remind you that there are people for whatever reason who are not looking forward to Christmas. Some people are not surrounded by large wonderful families. Some of us have problems during the holidays and are overcome with great sadness when we remember the loved ones who are not with us any longer. For many it is their first Christmas without a particular loved one and many others lost loved ones at Christmas. And, many people have no one to spend these times with and are besieged by loneliness. We all need caring, loving thoughts right now.”

 

Another new addition is this quilt piece and pillow made this year.

True words. They could represent your hairdresser. Your co-worker. Your neighbor. Your children’s teacher. Your postal worker. It could be the man or women who sits in your pew at your house of worship. After the year we've all been through, lost people will be numerous in needing a friend.

As we begin this month take a few moments and consider the people you come in contact with day by day. Is there someone whose heart you can touch for Christ? An invitation to lunch . . . a baked treat . . . a hand written note . . . a friendly telephone call , , , a small decorated gift. A small dose of encouragement that will bring a smile?

We all want to be happy and joyful during this special month. We’ve been given the greatest gift in our life . . . Jesus. Open your heart and let God use you to encourage and bless someone this Christmas season. And if you're the one who is hurting and needs encouragement, be a gift to someone else and your own heart will be encouraged. God's Word says so in Proverbs . . .