Christmas Makes Us Forever Grateful

 
Dec 2, 2012
Dave Marttunen

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Gratitude is deepened as the extent of a benefit is understood. Some gifts are not fully appreciated when they are received. If we view a gift as a one dimensional asset at the time it is received, then our gratitude is based on our current evaluation of the gift. However, as we grow in maturity, understanding, and perspective, we sometimes look back and see a greater value of a specific gift and discover that our gratitude increases proportionately. Christmas for the Christian fits into this increasing gratitude as we grow in our understanding of salvation. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, we are awakened to what grace at work in us through Christ means.

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