“…Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning….” – James 1:17 Have you ever noticed how we rush around so much at Christmas time trying to find the perfect gift for someone? There never seems to be enough time! It can be a very stressful time for many, and oftentimes takes our focus off the real meaning of Christmas. Most of what we buy is only for a moment in time. It brings only temporary happiness, pleasure and satisfaction. There’s no real lasting value, especially when buying for the Kids! We lose interest, or we rush through, trying to get to the next stop or the next gift. Or the toys we bought the kids get broken and clothing gets outgrown. Let us take the time and remember the things that God has blessed us with this past year, we have so much to be thankful for. And let us also remember the truth the verse we started with, EVERY good and perfect gift comes from God the Father, and His gifts are eternal. He has given each of us ‘gifts’ to do His will. But the most important gift of all, the greatest gift of all was the gift of His son – Jesus. Every good and perfect gift that is given or has ever been given Comes down from above, from our Father in Heaven.