Today’s Thought “Are Gift Cards Impersonal?” G. Ward

John 15:13 “Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends.”

The commercialization of varied holidays may be an instrument in oversight that denies humanitarian efforts. Moreover, the arduous contributions shared with family and friends (i.e. home preparation and shopping) could be the un-realized promotion of a cantankerous spirit in me after the festivities, particularly when I’m absolutely depleted of energy and resources thereafter.

The controversy of the season continues to question what the reason for the season is about, but words are cheapened by similar contribution of years prior. Perhaps some like me are ideologues of sorts, but it appears a simple transformation is at hand – just do it. There however is expectancy from others who’ve been recipients of our generosity that wouldn’t understand our change. Furthermore, new found positioning in us can/will cause divide from others, whereas the spiritual obligation always loves well enough to invite others unto the Gift that never awaits a holiday (cf. Ac. 20:27). “Why don’t you give love for Christmas Day?”