The Parish Church of St John-at-Hampstead

1/12/2006

Gifts

Gifts you can give all year long – not just for Christmas!

The gift of praise:
Give people appropriate mention, even in front of others, of their qualities or jobs or deeds well done. Praise God for who He is and all He gives you.

The gift of consideration:
Care for other people’s feelings. This means seeing the other’s viewpoint, having the humility to say, You’re right and I’m wrong’. Ask God for wisdom to see things from his standpoint.

The gift of gratitude:
Never forget to say thank you’ and never fail to mean it. Count your blessings from God.

The gift of attention:
When the other person speaks, listen attentively. Seek to know God’s will and listen for his messages.

The gift of inspiration:
Plant seeds of courage and action in the heart of another. Help other people to reach a little higher. Ask God for a vision that will inspire and motivate your life.

The gift of presence:
Be there for people in good times and bad, just as the Lord is for you. YOU can the best gift of all to someone! Jesus is the best gift God could have given us.