There is a word for you....Destitute=lacking something needed or desired. Yet, as I think on Gods word today I can see that we have to be Destitute to fully accept the gift of Christmas.

Most Americans don't like to get a gift (unless it is "earned' by you giving a gift first, or otherwise earning it)....really....think about it. If someone walked up to you out of the blue and said, "here, I'd like you to have this gift." you'd say something like "no really, I couldn't."  we've each done that sometime in our life, yes?

If it is a gift we think "unworthy" of us, something cheap....then we really mean "eww, no thanks." If it is a gift we really need, then we inwardly jump and want it, but pride keeps us from grabbing it up. (if it doesn't, perhaps you need to look at your greedy nature! LOL)  anyway.....so, if we are Destitute and less prideful, we are more able to accept the magnanimous gift of Christ. 

We want/need to EARN our gifts....better that way....more fair somehow.  Or, better yet, "I don't need anyting or anyone elses help. I'm my own person.!" (wow-great pride)!  Each of us needs to know that we are destitute and unable to ever earn what God provided to us, the Gift of His Son, His ONLY SON!  Think on that.  Someone is giving you something there is only ONE OF!?  And you Dare accept it?!  Only if you are Destitute in pride and independance and know that you MUST accept the gift out of humility and need.

God be with each of you, this and every day.

Merry Christmas, 

GROG!!!