Joyful Transformation

Psalms 112: 5-9

5 Good will come to him who is generous and lends freely who conducts his affairs with justice. 6 Surely he will never be shaken; a righteous man will be remembered forever.
7 He will have no fear of bad news; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the LORD. 8 His heart is secure, he will have no fear; in the end he will look in triumph on his foes.

9 He has scattered abroad his gifts to the poor, his righteousness endures forever; his horn will be lifted high in honor.

On the First Day of Anticipation I was reminded of how blessed I am. I know that there are many people who feel the love of God, but are hungry, scared and alone at this time of year. Knowing that the Season represents the greatest gift, the gift of our Lord and Savior, I will celebrate anticipation by giving.

Today I will scatter gifts to the poor. I have adopted a family in Pascagoula and have ordered the gifts to be delivered one day next week. Some may think that there are plenty of families in my community that could use my help, and you are right. But, this year those that normally help those in the communities in the Gulf Coast region are doing good to keep there own heads above water. My home community will not be neglected. I have chosen to help someone I don’t know and whom I will probably never meet. I will miss the joy of watching them receive the gifts. But perhaps they will feel the love of God flowing from me to them and they too will anticipate the coming of the One! Blessed be His NAME!!

# posted by Donna G : 12/15/2005 06:06:00 AM