Gift giving

We give out love in boxes

wrapped, tied, tagged.

But the first Christmas gift

was a love

that needed no adornment

or disguise;

a love

that wrapped itself

around our tired hearts forever.

(Kari Sharp Hill : Alive now)

It is not easy to think of Christmas gifts for friends and family. Each time, I try to give something suitable that is also 'personal', rather than just some convenient gift. And it is not an easy task...when you think about it....we often end up with lots of gifts that are forgotten soon after the big day.

This year I thought that perhaps I could write a special message for the people I want to give a gift to. And in that message express the gift of my relationship with them, that is made possible by the God who first loved us. This is not really 'easier' than the shopping but I hope that it will turn out as, or even more meaningful.