Happy Christmas Dear Reader,
We all live next to someone. Even those who live in remote areas eventually have an end to their land and the beginning of their neighbor’s. We live in an era where we do not often know our neighbors. This somehow has lead to us feeling that we do not have any responsibility for them.
I would urge that we are even more responsible. If those who follow Christ do not reach out to our neighbors at Christmas who will? Even the smallest kindness can lead to lasting friendship. We cannot truly show Christ to people whom we do not know. One of the best ways to know someone is to serve them.
We can see the needs of others if we simply look. We can show kindness by meeting small needs without being asked. Find something to do for your neighbor that is unexpected. Send them treat that you bake with your family. Shovel their walkway when you shovel yours. Offer to watch their children while the Christmas shop.
The list could be endless. The acts can be simple. The impact can be eternal.
Wishing you joy in the journey,
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thanks so much for your christmas special blog, im really enjoying it as are the other members in my family ...
ReplyDeleteI look forward to the rest of the days of Christmas