CHRISTMAS VERSION OF I CORINTHIANS CHAPTER 13
(Author Unknown)
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If I decorate my house perfectly with plaid bows, strands of twinkling lights and shiny balls, but do not show love to my family, I’m just another decorator.
If I slave away in the kitchen, baking dozens of Christmas cookies, preparing gourmet meals and arranging a beautifully adorned table at mealtime, but do not show love to my family, I’m just another cook.
If I work at a soup kitchen, carol in the nursing home and give all that I have to charity; but do not how love to my family, it profits me nothing.
If I trim the spruce with shimmering angels and crocheted snowflakes, attend a myriad of holiday parties and sing in the choir’s cantata but do not focus on Christ, I have missed the point.
Love stops the cooking to hug the child.
Love sets aside the decorating to kiss the spouse.
Love is kind, though harried and tired.
Love doesn’t envy another’s home that has coordinated Christmas china and table linens.
Love doesn’t yell at the kids to get out of the way, but is thankful they are there to be in the way.
Love doesn’t give only to those who are able to give in return, but rejoices in giving to those who can’t.
Love bears all things. Believes all things. Hopes all things. Endures all things. Love never fails.
Video games will break. Pearl necklaces will be lost. Golf clubs will rust. But giving the gift of love will endure.
Wishing you a joyous and meaningful Christmas!
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Someone sent this to me a long time ago, and at the time, it was SO right-on-the-money for me! It’s just as meaningful and beautiful today.
I haven’t seen this posted anywhere for some time, so thanks for doing so, Carey!
At His feet,
Pam
This is beautifully written. Merry Christmas! Thanks for these devotionals, the have been an encouragement to me this year.
Robin… thank YOU for sharing that with me! I’m so grateful God’s used my words to encourage you! It blesses me to know that. Merry Christmas, sister!