Eight gifts that do not cost a cent

Christmas is almost here and so is the New Year. We are all shopping for that perfect gift, but there are gifts that are free to share.

1. THET GIFT OF LISTENING...But you must really listen. No interrupting, no daydreaming, no planning your response. Just listening. (Sometimes I forget).
2.  THE GIFT OF AFFECTION...Be generous with appropriate hugs, kisses, pats on the back and handholds. Let these small actions demonstrate the love you have for family and friends. 
3. THE GIFT OF LAUGHTER...Clip cartoons. Share articles and funny stories. Your gift will say, "I love to laugh with you."
4. THE GIFT OF A WRITTEN NOTE...It can be a simple "Thanks for the help" note, or a longer message. A brief, handwritten note may be remembered for a lifetime, and may change a life, you never know.
5. THE GIFT OF A COMPLIMENT...A simple and sincere, "You look great in red," "You did a super job", or "That was a wonderful meal" can make someone's day. 
6. THE GIFT OF A FAVOR...Every day, go out of your way to do something kind.
7. THE GIFT OF SOLITUDE...There are times when we want nothing better than to be left alone. Be sensitive to those times and give the gift of solitude to others.
8. THE GIFT OF A CHEERFUL DISPOSITION...The easiest way to feel good is to extend a kind word to someone. It is not that hard to say, Hello or Thank you!

Friends are like a rare jewel. They make us smile and encourage us to succeed. They lend an ear, they share a word of praise, they make us laugh and they always want to open their hearts to us. So it is only fair for us to be "friends" to others. 

Remember, no one knows what the next year will bring, but one thing is for sure. God will be with us to help us endure any difficulty that we may face.

.......Do not be afraid or terrified..for the Lord your God goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.      Deuteronomy 31:6  (NIV)

Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas and Blessings for the New Year!