I use my talents and abilities to the glory of God.
A favorite children’s story and song tell of a young drummer boy who gave the only gift he had to give to the Christ Child: He played his drum and was rewarded with a smile from the baby Jesus.
Like the boy in the story, I have talents and abilities that are unique to me. When I use these talents to the glory of God, I inspire myself and those around me to cocreate mutually understanding and loving families, caring communities, and a peaceful, accepting humanity.
My gift to myself during this special season is to be gentle with myself. My gift to others is to be generous, forgiving, and kind. And my gift to the world is to hold a vision of the Christ Spirit reborn within everyone.
"Please accept my gift that is brought to you, because God has dealt graciously with me, and because I have everything I want."-Genesis 33:11
