I read an article recently that talked about a recent Gallup poll in which people were asked about their favorite words. Almost without exception, the top three things people like to hear most are "I love you", "I forgive you", and "supper is ready". While we may chuckle at little at the last one there is no doubt that the first two are sorely lacking in our world.
The Holiday season is upon us and with that comes thoughts of family. To some people this means cozy thoughts of a small family gathered around the fireplace on Christmas Eve opening presents. To others it means large gatherings with in-laws, cousins, etc. To some it may mean feeling the absence of family more keenly than throughout the rest of the year. While many look forward to family get-togethers, others dread them. It seems like family is the hardest to get along with for some.
Families are a gift from God and no one can ever take the place of family in our lives. Christmas time is a time to think about gift giving. The best present some of us could give to a family member would be an "I love you" or an "I forgive you". These words may not always be the easiest to say but they certainly are the most rewarding. At first it may feel awkward to tell these words to someone you haven't used them on in a long time. But words such as "I love you" are healing words when said from the heart.
Is there a relationship in your life that needs mending? Does someone you know need to be reassured of your love and forgiveness? Perhaps you need to ask forgiveness of someone yourself. Maybe you know of someone who is lonely and just needs an invitation to Christmas dinner. Whatever the occasion, make this Christmas special by using the three phrases people need to hear most: "I love you", "I forgive you", and "Supper is ready".
Merry Christmas,
Sullivan Jones
The Holiday season is upon us and with that comes thoughts of family. To some people this means cozy thoughts of a small family gathered around the fireplace on Christmas Eve opening presents. To others it means large gatherings with in-laws, cousins, etc. To some it may mean feeling the absence of family more keenly than throughout the rest of the year. While many look forward to family get-togethers, others dread them. It seems like family is the hardest to get along with for some.
Families are a gift from God and no one can ever take the place of family in our lives. Christmas time is a time to think about gift giving. The best present some of us could give to a family member would be an "I love you" or an "I forgive you". These words may not always be the easiest to say but they certainly are the most rewarding. At first it may feel awkward to tell these words to someone you haven't used them on in a long time. But words such as "I love you" are healing words when said from the heart.
Is there a relationship in your life that needs mending? Does someone you know need to be reassured of your love and forgiveness? Perhaps you need to ask forgiveness of someone yourself. Maybe you know of someone who is lonely and just needs an invitation to Christmas dinner. Whatever the occasion, make this Christmas special by using the three phrases people need to hear most: "I love you", "I forgive you", and "Supper is ready".
Merry Christmas,
Sullivan Jones
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