Hello everyone! I hope you had a great Christmas! Even though lots of presents were open and parties were had, I hope you remembered the real gifts of Christmas: family,friends,peace and joy, love,And most of all JESUS! We’re so blessed with these gifts and we sometimes forget that we need to remember that these are the gifts that are really truly blessings. Clothes,shoes,and trips are great! But they are just things! We need to remember our spiritual gifts are far more important. These are the gifts that we have spiritually and in our heart. We do not have Christmas just for gifts; we have it to celebrate the birth of JESUS and commemorate the peace and joy we have from that! So this Christmas season I hope you remembered that! As we look forward to 2024, let us make it a priority to attend church.. But not just attend become involved. Join a Sunday school class, volunteer in an area of need, or use your gifts to serve others in the church and community. Jesus is waiting for you to use your gifts to reach others for Christ.
My parents tell me one of my gifts is encouragement. I use that gift to help others see the best in themselves. A smile, a compliment, or a shoulder to cry on goes a long way. I try and always be postiive and leave others feeling that way too.
I hope your New Year is filled with hope and expectation. And I hope you find a place to serve and encourage others throughout 2024! Happy New Year from Harper Jo Sparks and my family!
