RE-GIFTING
Repost from December 2010
MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM: Floyd
TO: You
This Christmas I find myself in a predicament, like the little drummer boy, I have nothing to give you, the reader. So I’m sitting here with only words. Just like the little drummer boy who had only his drum.
But wait! Didn’t the little drummer boy actually enjoy playing the drums? What sacrifice did he make? He got to do what he loved! He was commended and got a smile from God to boot!
Come to think of it, the little drummer boy got his gift from God. He got the desire, discipline, and perseverance to play the drums from God. In essence the little drummer boy was guilty of re-gifting.
Well if it’s good enough for the little drummer boy, it’s good enough for me!
The song never said the little drummer boy was the best drum player in the world. It’s just what he loved to do and he obviously enjoyed sharing with others.
I too am willing to give you all that I can give you this year. Like the little drummer boy I enjoy what God set in my heart. Some people call it a “labor of love.” I guess that sums it up pretty well. Without question it is a sacrifice of time and energy, but hopefully it’s done some good for some people.
Here is your simple hand-made present, not much different from some of the others I’ve given you. Still not wrapped in a bow…
May these words find you wrapped in something better than a red bow. May you and your family be wrapped in the love, mercy and grace of God.
May He manifest this gift in your life with health, protection, and provision.
May each and every one of us grasp how uniquely important we are in the history of mankind. The fact that we’re alive here and now was planned by God before the foundations of the universe, each life is important and accounted for.
May we use the gifts He’s provided in our lives to do His will, thereby bringing Him honor.
May God’s spirit rest upon each person reading this simple word present. Your gift like my gift doesn’t have to be fancy or perfect. It is the gift from God supplied by Him with the purpose of us re-gifting His gift to others.
May our heart be lifted up regardless of circumstances we might be dealing with in this flesh currently.
May God lift our burdens and allow us to see His will and purpose in our lives.
May we all be bound together with God in His spirit.
May we acknowledge this fact to one another.
May we say with love in our hearts, thank you to God, and to one another ———–“Merry Christmas.”
May the God of all that is, bless you and yours.
Jay Cookingham
Thursday, December 20, 2012 @ 7:18 pm
That was quite a gift my brother…I receive it! Many blessings to you and your family this Christmas!
Floyd
Thursday, December 20, 2012 @ 7:53 pm
Thanks, Jay. It’s much appreciated and same to you and all of your clan. God bless.
bill (cycleguy)
Friday, December 21, 2012 @ 7:37 am
Thanks for your amazing gift Floyd. We have not met in person (that will come some day here or up there), but feel as though we know each other. Praying you will experience His presence as you celebrate HIM this Christmas.
Floyd
Friday, December 21, 2012 @ 1:27 pm
Thanks, Bill. I hope one day to sit and chat over a cup of coffee… well for me anyway, water for you! I know where ever we are, whenever it is, it will be talking to an old friend and brother. I’m praying that same prayer for you and all of yours. What wonderful gifts to exchange…
Dan Black
Friday, December 21, 2012 @ 12:32 pm
Thank you for the gift Floyd. Have a blessed Christmas my friend.
Floyd
Friday, December 21, 2012 @ 1:28 pm
Your welcome, Dan. It truly is my pleasure and honor. Same to you and all of yours, Dan.
Hazel Moon
Friday, December 21, 2012 @ 6:23 pm
So sweet and so true, we beat our drum as a gift to others and to our Lord. We may not be the best drummer, but we give it our all. May you continue to beat your drum in 2013 and bless us one and all.
Floyd
Saturday, December 22, 2012 @ 7:16 am
Thanks so much, Hazel. We give our best to our Father and He smiles… I just love that picture in my mind. And thanks for sharing your wisdom and being a blessing to me as well. What a perfect gift exchange we have in Him.
Ngina Otiende
Saturday, December 22, 2012 @ 5:20 pm
A unique and most excellent gift, thank you for the blessings. Have a very blessed Christmas.
Floyd
Saturday, December 22, 2012 @ 5:42 pm
You’re welcome, my friend! And a blessed Christmas to you, your husband, and all your family spread all over the world. God bless. Thanks, Ngina.
Sylvia R
Sunday, December 23, 2012 @ 8:22 pm
What a very lovely gift! Thank you for it! And, after reading this, I realize that every gift I give is a regift! Blessings back to you.
Floyd
Monday, December 24, 2012 @ 6:59 am
Thanks, Sylvia. Well said, every gift we have is just that! Thanks for taking it a little deeper, excellent point. The Merriest of Christmases to you and yours.
jake
Wednesday, December 26, 2012 @ 10:01 pm
What a great idea! I never thought of sharing our gifts as regifting, but that’s totally what it is. As for the rest, amen and thank you brother.
I must share that I regifted a shake weight this year. It was at a white elephant gift exchange. I was proud of myself for that one, those things are terrible. Fortunately, the gifts we’ve been given are exponentially better.
Floyd
Thursday, December 27, 2012 @ 10:09 am
Isn’t that the truth? We have the best gifts from God and He is honored when we pass them on. It is a new way of thinking… That little drummer boy… He is one smart cookie!
Thanks for sharing your gifts here and with the world… We never know who is accepting the gift that belongs to our Father anyway. Thanks, Jake.