"My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from me; yet not what I want but
what you want." (Matthew 26:39 NRSV)
I remember an old story of a pastor who was visiting some of his church members. And he took
his young daughter with him. As they visited an elderly couple, the couple gave her a handful of
peanuts. Expecting her to show a spirit of gratitude, the father asked his daughter, "Honey, what
are you supposed to say?" Sincerely, and with her eyes fixed upon the couple, she asked, "You
got any more?"
I hope that is not our response to the great season of Christmas. All the gifts are now open. Some
of us may being thinking about the things we wanted but didn't get. If we will allow it, God's
greatest gift of Jesus Christ will satisfy all our wants and needs!
Prayer: Dear God, there always seems to be else that I want, but help me to remember
that all I need is found in Jesus Christ. Amen.
Written by: Ronald Newhouse, Texas, USA
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Wednesday, December 31, 1997