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Undeserved Gifts
“Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.” James 1:17
Since becoming a mom six years ago, I love the opportunity I have on each of my children’s birthdays to see their eyes light up at a simple surprise I’ve prepared for them. They delight in a favorite breakfast, balloons on the ceiling, or a beautifully wrapped gift. My own heart nearly bursts in excitement as they still sleep soundly in their beds and I make these preparations.
My children didn’t do anything to earn this celebration. And they most definitely didn’t contribute to my plans or preparations. They weren’t worried or anxious the night before about what they would receive. They weren’t expecting anything. They simply woke up the next morning and stepped into the kitchen to find all that had been prepared just for them.
Now use that little-child, birthday-morning image to think of how our heavenly Father showers us with good gifts. And how much more so? What a good dad He is! Because He knows all things, He chooses to give us what we ultimately need at exactly the right time. He delights to see our joy, and He is always working for our good.
SCRIPTURE FOCUS
1 John 3:1-3
INSIGHT
Father, help us to trust You as You are the perfect Parent. Your wisdom and love are beyond what we can understand. Amen
THROUGH THE BIBLE IN A YEAR
Esther 1-2
Psalm 38
Luke 1
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