{"id":63,"date":"2012-11-30T05:27:29","date_gmt":"2012-11-30T05:27:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/godcolours.ca\/programs\/?p=63"},"modified":"2012-11-30T05:27:29","modified_gmt":"2012-11-30T05:27:29","slug":"time-to-draw-up-my-list-christmas-gifts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/godcolours.ca\/programs\/blog\/2012\/11\/30\/time-to-draw-up-my-list-christmas-gifts\/","title":{"rendered":"Time to draw up my list: Christmas gifts"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>It\u2019s that time of the year again, when you compile your list of recipients, make plans and buy gifts for family, friends and….wait a minute…<\/p>\n

I need to actually review my list and check out who made it in this year.<\/p>\n

It appears I have been spending money buying gifts for the same set of people every year. While some recipients are genuinely appreciative, some other ones manage to let out some shallow \u2018thank- you\u2019 but really it\u2019s obvious they do not appreciate the gifts.<\/p>\n

Well, this year, I need to pause a little while and ask myself some serious questions begging for honest answers. Why am I giving out these gifts and who should I be sending gifts to?<\/p>\n

I\u2019ll like to ask myself; If I ask the Lord who should be on my list this year would His list be different from mine?<\/p>\n

What will He have to say about my list? He probably will ask me for the motive behind my giving. Honestly the motives might not be far-fetched;<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Please people, remain in their good books.<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Prove a point to someone, who might actually never change their minds about me anyway<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Give them because they also gave me last year…..<\/p>\n

And some other reasons best known to me..<\/p>\n

Who will the Holy Spirit have me extend a hand of love and care to this Christmas?<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 An unbelieving neighbour?<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A gang member across the street?<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A lonely single Mum or Dad?<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Uncared for kids in my neighbourhood?<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Someone around desperately seeking for love and a sense of value and self worth?<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Homeless folks?<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A self proclaimed enemy who will never expect anything from me?<\/p>\n

The list of unlikely recipients goes on and on.<\/p>\n

Matthew 25:40<\/h3>\n

The Message (MSG)<\/p>\n

37-40\u00a0<\/sup><\/strong>\u201cThen those \u2018sheep\u2019 are going to say, \u2018Master, what are you talking about? When did we ever see you hungry and feed you, thirsty and give you a drink? And when did we ever see you sick or in prison and come to you?\u2019 Then the King will say, \u2018I\u2019m telling the solemn truth: Whenever you did one of these things to someone overlooked or ignored, that was me\u2014you did it to me.\u2019<\/p>\n

I am only saying, do something different this year, obey God and let Him answer someone\u2019s prayer through you. Be there as God\u2019s instrument to show someone he or she is also cared for this Christmas season.<\/p>\n

This is a seed for the Holy Spirit to brood on in your hearts this season.<\/p>\n

Merry\u00a0 Christmas!<\/p>\n

–<\/p>\n

\u2018Laolu Oyeyemi.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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