Saturday, December 24, 2005

Christmas Love...

I received this in an email from my friend Cathy the other day.  I really like it and wish I could tell  you who wrote it.  I like to give credit where credit is due.  I don't know who wrote it, but think it is worthy of reflecting upon.

Christmas ~ Corinthians Style

If I decorate my house perfectly with plaid bows, strands of twinkling lights and shiny balls,
But do not show love to my family, I'm just another decorator.

If I slave away in the kitchen, baking dozens of Christmas cookies, preparing gourmet meals and arranging a beautifully adorned table at mealtime,
But do not show love to my friends and family, I'm just another cook.

If I work at the soup kitchen, sing carols in the nursing home, and give all that I have to charity,
But do not show love to my friends and loved ones, it profits me nothing.

If I trim the spruce with shimmering angels and crocheted snowflakes, attend a myriad of holiday parties and sing in the choir's cantata,
But do not focus on Christ, I have missed the point.

Love stops the cooking to hug a child.

Love sets aside the decorating to kiss the husband.

Love is kind, though harried and tired.

Love doesn't envy another's home that has coordinated Christmas china and table linens.

Love doesn't yell at the kids to get out of the way.

Love doesn't give only to those who are able to give in return,
But rejoices in giving to those who can't.

Love bears all things, hopes all things, endures all things.

Love never fails.

Video games will break, pearl necklaces will be lost, golf clubs will rust.

But giving the gift of love will endure forever.

        

Wishing everyone Christmas joy and love...xox

26 comments:

  1. This is beautiful, Val!

    Thanks for sharing it :)

    You have a Happy Jesus' Birthday, too ;)

    Love,

    Cat

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  2. So very true Val. Let's remember what's important in life. Have a lovely day tomorrow. Jeannette.

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  3. Val can you send this to me in an email i would love to send this out thanks sweetie Merry Christmas

    Deb

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  4. And love is someone as sweet as you.

    Merry Christmas,
    Angela

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  5. Happy Christmas to you honey :o)
    Love ya!
    Sara   x

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  6. Very beautiful Sissy.  Thanks for sharing!

    Krissy
    http://journals.aol.com/fisherkristina/SometimesIThink

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  7. The Nayivity scene is beautiful, and the love of family and friends is the greatest gift at Christmas. Have a wonderful time.
    Sylvia xx

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  8. Thanks for sharing....you have a great Christmas.........Kasey

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  9. Val,
    That was just wonderful.  Thank you for sharing. Have a very wonderful Christmas.
    Hugs, Lu

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  10. oh so beautiful thanks for sharing have a blessed christmas GOd bless kelley

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  11. Love your entry! Have a blessed christmas!!

    hugs'
    angelrose

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  12. Merry Christmas .
    Barbara

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  13. Merry Christmas to you, my friend.

    I hope you have a wonderful, wonderful day.

    Deb

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  14. Stopping by to wish you a very Merry Christmas.

    Kathy

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  15. Merry Christmas Val. Rache xx

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  16. Amen! Merry Christmas! rich

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  17. In Christ's Everlasting Love, Peace to you and all!

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  18. A beautiful message of Love at Christmastime. God bless you.
    Love, Tom

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  19. Merry Christmas, and God Bless !

    Ellen

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  20. Thank you for sharing...so very simple and true.  
    xoxo ~Myra

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  21. Those words are so very true . Thank you for sharing that love .....Jean

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  22. Enjoyed the manger scene.   I never knew the definition of manger.  "A container from which horses and cattle feed".   Words on love are inspiring.    Hope you have a good New Year and in little pain as possible.    mark

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  23. Val~Beautiful entry just like your spirit! Blessings, Deb

    http://journals.aol.com/debbted/SassysSecondWord

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  24. Happy New Year to you Val, my pal :o)
    Sara   x

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  25. Happy New Year !!!!!

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  26. wow--beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!

    j

    http://journals.aol.com/nyuknyukpik2/Throwmeabone

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