About a week my husband’s cousin had a Facebook status that I really liked. It went like this:
Every Christmas you always hear people saying they want and bought. Well this is what I want: I want people who are sick with no cure, to be cured. I want children with no families, to be adopted; I want people to never have to worry about food and shelter & heat. Now, lets see how many people re-post this who actually care.... I have a feeling I am gonna see almost no re-posts. Then again I have faith in people…
I’m not sure the post originated with her, but I wouldn’t be surprised—she has that kind of heart. The statement reminded me of one of my favorite secular Christmas songs. My favorite artist is Amy Grant, but it has been repeated by Kelly Clarkson, Michael Buble, Monica, and even Aretha Franklin recorded it in 2007 on her This Christmas album. It’s called “My Grown Up Christmas List,” and here are the lyrics:
Do you remember me
I guess I’m just hoping that people who are grown up now realize that they aren’t sitting on Santa’s knee wishing for things anymore. They are grown up, responsible citizens, responsible to God, living in His kingdom, and part of His redemption plan. It’s our responsibility as His children to bring help, healing, truth and love to the world. Johnny’s cousin, Laura, is certainly doing her part in the arena of the hurting, those who need help transitioning into society from life's hard situations. May we all open our eyes more to the needs around us. There are many.
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