In Others’ Words: A Simple Hope

 I know many of us are counting the days down to Christmas — that gift-giving day that out-gives all other days in the year. And if you’re wondering, there are 47 days until Christmas. 4-7. 

And yet,  not all of us celebrate Christmas.

But gift-giving? It’s a year-round activity, what with birthdays and anniversaries and even “for no special reason” occasions, when we give someone a present, be it extravagant or small, to show a loved one that they are special to us.

We like to find fun gifts. And just-the-right gifts. And unexpected gifts that will surprise the recipient. Memorable gifts. And sentimental gifts. One-of-a-kind gifts.

But what about the giving and receiving of the simple gift of hope?

We know our supply of hope can be exhausted. Depleted. But we can’t go into a store in purchase a bottle of hope. We can’t have a box of hope shipped for free in two days via Amazon Prime. There’s no membership plan that ensures we receive a recurring monthly supply of hope.

When someone shares their hope with us … restores our hope with a word, a prayer, a gentle touch of compassion … that can be the best gift of all.

In Your Words: When has someone refreshed your hope?

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'The gift we can offer others is so simple a thing as hope.' Quote by Daniel Berrigan http://bit.ly/2JKMfBX #hope #encouragement
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