"The Savior
dedicated His life to blessing other people.
As expressed by His chief Apostle, Peter. “God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy
Ghost and with power: who went about
doing good”
(Acts 10:38)
Never did
the Savior give in expectation of receiving.
He gave freely and lovingly, and His gifts were of inestimable
value. He gave eyes to the blind, ears
to the deaf, and legs to the lame; cleanliness to the unclean, wholeness to the
infirm, and breath to the lifeless. His
gifts were opportunity to the downtrodden, freedom to the oppressed,
forgiveness to the repentant, hope to the despairing, and light in the
darkness. He gave us His love, His
service, and His life. And most
important, He gave us and all mortals resurrection, salvation, and eternal
life.
Let us strive to give as He gave. To give of
oneself is a holy gift. We give as a
remembrance of all the Savior has given.
This Christmas. . .
Mend
a quarrel. Seek out a forgotten friend. Dismiss suspicion and replace it with trust.
Write a letter. Give a soft answer. Encourage youth. Manifest loyalty in word
and deed. Keep a promise. Forgo a
grudge. Forgive an enemy. Apologize. Try
to understand. Examine your demands on others. Think first of someone else. Be
kind. Be gentle. Laugh a little more. Express gratitude. Welcome a stranger. Gladden
the heart of a child. Take pleasure in the beauty and wonder of the earth. Speak
your love and then speak it again."
I am motivated by the example of our Savior and encouraged to ponder the words of the prophet and determine what gift I can give my Savior.
Merry Christmas to all of our family, friends and loved ones.
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