In Giving...

'Tis better to give than to receive.

I'm sure some people don't believe this saying, but, personally, I embrace it whole-heartedly. It brings me such joy to pick out gifts for others and to see the excitement of someone unwrapping a present. Yes, I think there is more joy to give a gift than to get one.

In thinking on this today, I turned my thoughts toward God, and I realized how incredibly joy-filled God must be every day, as He blesses us so much with graces both large and small. We, in turn, sometimes smile or give a quick prayer of thanks. And, at other times, we don't even really notice...but God still gives and gives.

In this time of holiday giving, let us remember to turn our thoughts to our greatest Giver of all.