The Blessing Tree
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Once there was a young couple whose business had failed and had little money to spend at Christmas. They were going to move out of their house after the new year. But they didn’t want their holiday season to be spoiled because of it. So they decided to throw a party.When the guests arrived, they saw a cedar tree decorated with one string of lights and small rolled up pieces of paper tied to the limbs of the ribbon.
“Welcome to our “Blessing Tree!” they said, beaming. In spite of hard times, God has blessed us in so many ways that we decided to dedicate our tree to Him. Each piece of paper describes a blessing He has given us this year”
This couple has faced more trials since then, and they have chosen to stay focused on the Lord. They often remark that the Christmas with the “Blessing Tree” was one of their most beautiful, because they could testify as Mary did: “My spirit rejoiced in God my Saviour… He who is mighty has done great things for me” (Luke 1:47-49).
Whatever maybe your difficulties, do not let them spoil Christmas for nothing can spoil Christ! Like this couple, stay focused on Lord Jesus Christ and seek ways to share His blessings with others- perhaps through your own “Blessing Tree”
“He who is mighty has done great things for me, and holy is His name” (Luke 1:49).
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