God’s Precious Gifts

We need to remind ourselves of gifts we can give or exchange throughout the year that will always be appreciated. Consider:

THE GIFT OF PRAISE: Appropriate mention, right in front of the other person, of appreciation for a job or of deeds well done.

THE GIFT OF CONSIDERATION: Putting yourself in the other’s shoes and thus providing your genuine understanding of his/her side of the situation.

 THE GIFT OF CONCESSION: Humbly and with love say, “I’m sorry, you’re right, and I’m wrong,” or even “I’m sorry for the misunderstanding, I love you and want to work things out.”

 THE GIFT OF GRATITUDE: Never forget to say, “thank you,” or “I appreciate that so much,” and not fail to mean it.

THE GIFT OF ATTENTION: When the other person speaks, listen attentively. If his words are directed at you personally, meet him squarely – eye to eye.

THE GIFT OF PERSONAL PRESENCE: Nothing takes the place of personal presence in times of joy or trouble, sorrow or need. Be there with sincere love and with a comforting expression of sympathy or of congratulation.

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