This past year at work we drew for prayer partners, we do not know who gets our name until the end of the year. We pray for each other and give small gifts throughout the year or whatever you want to do. The person who had my name has very limited means. So, thoughout this year I really enjoyed receiving my favorite candy bar. I recieved a Christmas gift from her. She had embroided flour sack towels with apples. My kitchen has an apple theme. Her gifts really humbled me. She gave from her heart. Now, I am not saying that a boughten gift is not given from the heart, but it is given out of our abundance. So, for me to recieve from someone who I know has a hard time making ends meets. It is humbling. It is not the gift, but the thought behind it that counts. She is one of Christ's servants. I know that she didn't go to her dept Christmas party because she couldn't afford to buy a gift for the gift exchange. She does make handmade things, which are worth more than any item you could buy.

I pray that all of you who read this has a very blessed Christmas and New Year.