This time of year has been known as the “season of giving.” But do we really know what it means to “give”? We spend much of our time this year shopping for presents for loved ones and friends trying to either out-spend or out-do what we did last year in order to gain approval or not to be looked down upon from the recipient of the gift. Is that what giving is all about...really?

I think what we need to do first is ask ourselves, “what does the recipient of our giving need, not what do they want?” This may change our perspective in not only what we give, but also in how we give. Ask this question, “does your child really need a new bike or do they need a parent who spends more time with them?” “Does your husband need a newer computer or do they need a wife who is caring and shows affection?” Now, giving a new bike or new computer is not a bad thing...but are we giving gifts out of “needs” or out of “wants”?

God looked down from Heaven and sees individuals with a need so great that no one here on earth could ever fulfill that need.  The need is someone to pay the penalty for our sin in order for us to receive God’s forgiveness! You may recall the verse in John 3:16, it tells us that God gave us a gift, not out of our want, but out of our need.  Jesus was given to each and everyone of us as a sacrifice for our sin so we CAN have forgiveness of sin!

This Christmas season, if you have not already trusted in Christ as your personal Savior, please do so today!  The greatest gift you will ever receive is the “gift of eternal life.” Simply pray, “God...today and I am asking for forgiveness from my sin and trusting in You and You alone for my salvation. I realize I cannot save myself...their is nothing I can do to earn eternal life. I am simply trusting in You by faith and faith alone for my salvation.” Remember this, it’s not in saying a prayer that saves you, but in trusting in the Person you are praying to that saves you!”

Let us all take time to reflect on the true meaning of GIVING this Christmas Season as we give and receive gifts from one another.

We at All-Right Web Design, Inc.want to thank all of our customers this year for allowing us to be part of your ministries and businesses.  We look forward to what God has in store for us this coming year!

God Bless,

Greg Fuller
Neil McGuire