Since today is the 10th Day of Christmas, what would be your top 10 best things about Christmas? Try to think about something from each day since Christmas Day. If you could download 10 memories from Christmas this year, what would they be, things that you could keep forever!
We are very quickly approaching the feast of Epiphany, when the Magi (the 3 wise men) came to visit Jesus bearing gifts. Our prayer should be a little like the last verse of In the Bleak Midwinter:
"Yet what can I give him, poor as I am,
If I were a shepherd, I would bring a lamb.
If I were a wise man, I would do my part.
Yet, what can I give him? Give my heart."
In your top ten memories from Christmas that you would like to download and keep forever? What are the things deep in your heart that you want to give to Jesus? You can't physically give him your heart, but what would you tell him if you were to visit the stable at Bethlehem like the Magi? What would you bring that would represent the thoughts in your heart for the Baby Jesus?
Maybe you have had an argument with a brother or sister that was really pointless and you want to give him your heart so you can receive his forgiveness and tender mercy. Maybe it has been difficult with family, and you would like a fresh start and for him to heal any hurts. Maybe you want to give him your thanks and praise for this being the best Christmas ever, or maybe you just want to say hi and let him know that you haven't forgotten about him, he would really appreciate that.
As we approach Epiphany on Sunday, bring these things to him in the manger. If you go to Church on Sunday (which we totally encourage you to do!) go and visit the crib there and present these things to him through your heart.
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