Tuesday, January 27, 2009
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The Gift - A Child’s LoveHe called a little child and had him stand among them.
Matthew 18:2
Matthew 18:2
In the middle of all your accomplishments and applause, stop and let this story by James Dobson remind you again that life’s not built on things, but on relationships. ‘Some time ago a friend of mine punished his three-year-old daughter for wasting a roll of gold wrapping paper. Money was tight, and he became upset when she tried to decorate a box to put under the Christmas tree. ‘Nevertheless, the little girl brought the gift to her father the next morning and said, ‘This is for you, Daddy’. He was embarrassed by his earlier over-reaction. But his anger flared again when he opened the box and found it empty. He yelled at her, ‘Don’t you know that when you give someone a present there’s supposed to be something inside’’ The little girl looked up at him in tears and said, ‘Oh, Daddy, it’s not empty. I blew kisses into it, I filled it with my love and I wrapped it up just for you.’ He was crushed. Quickly he put his arms around her and begged for her forgiveness. ‘My friend told me that he kept that gold box by his bed for years and whenever he got discouraged, he’d take out an imaginary kiss and remember the love of the child who’d put it there. In a very real sense, each of us as parents has been given a gold container filled with the unconditional love of our children. There’s not a more precious possession anyone could hold.’
Prayer
Heavenly Father, help me appreciate the “priceless” gifts that you have given me through children. Help me give away other “priceless” gifts to others, in Your Name! Amen
Heavenly Father, help me appreciate the “priceless” gifts that you have given me through children. Help me give away other “priceless” gifts to others, in Your Name! Amen
Good morning, Tim.
I hope this message finds you well.
How are you?
Today's devotion message was wonderful. My daughter has done something similar. Children truly are blessings, and their unconditional love is something we can all learn from.
Well, thank you so much again, and I look forward to meeting you soon.
Blessings to you!
Vince & Mia
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This touched my heart. It reminds me how much God loves us that he would bless us through our children and grandchildren whose love is boundless and filled with forgiveness.
Love, Dad
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