Happy Sunday! We spent yesterday on a train ride with Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus. It was such a sweet time with Colt. It was snowing outside which made it feel even more magical.
Colt was enjoying the snow! Oh, to see the world through a child’s eyes again!
As Christmas day is getting closer, I have been thinking about the Christmas story and the gifts the wisemen brought to Jesus.
Matthew 2: 10-11, When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceedingly great joy. And when they had come into the house, they saw the young Child with Mary His mother, and fell down and worshiped Him. And when they had opened their treasures, they presented gifts to Him: gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
I’m wondering what gift do I have to give Jesus this year?
Truthfully, I feel like I have little to offer. I come limping from life’s burdens and hurts and I bow before Him, wondering at times how he can love me? I’m in awe of His grace and His mercy.
I recently read these lyrics to a song about What Can I Give to the King? I’m reminded I can give him a heart surrendered to Him. It seems like such a small gift and yet that’s what he wants.
What can I give to the King?
Give to the One who has everything?
What can I give?
What gift can I bring?
What can I give to the King?
Give Him a heart that’s opened up wide
Give Him a life that’s got nothing to hide
Give Him a love that’s tender and true
And He’ll give it all back to you
Yes, He’ll give it all back to you
What can we give to the King?
Give to the One who has everything?
What can we give?
What gift can we bring?
What can we give to the King?
Give Him all glory, His people on earth
Give Him all praises, this day of His birth
Give Him all honor in all that we do
As He’s given His life to you
What can we give to the King?
Give to the One who has everything?
What can we give to the King?
-Dee Wallace
What will you give Jesus this Christmas?
My nephew recorded this song last year. Enjoy!
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Thank you for posting this! I sang this song with a friend from church growing up in the 80s for our church Christmas program. It came to mind while doing a Bible study, and I’m so glad I could find all the right words! Blessings to you. <
WOW! I’M MOVED BY YOUR NEPHEW’S RECORDING!
What a precious time to spend with sweet grandchildren!! Thank you for sharing! Thank you also for the Song verses and reminding us what we can give back for all the blessings in our lives that we receive.
Merry Christmas!
Deana
Thank you Cyndi, I often feel like I have nothing to give our Lord. You are very inspiring, God Bless
What a beautiful photo of your grandson!
You asked, “what can I give to our Lord and
Savior?” Really look at that photo of Colt and
his enjoyment of it all and your special time
with him, there is your answer!
Have a blessed evening!!!
Thank you for this today!!!!!!!
Beautiful picture of Colt.
Your verse is right on with our Pastor’s message on Gifting God.
Thank you for your loving thoughts and scriptures.
Merry Christmas
Thank you for Sharing! Just the reminder and lift I needed
This morning. Thank you.
What beautiful words and thoughts! Thank you so much for sharing.
You are indeed blessed with such a sweet and talented family, Cyndi. So precious!
Thank you for including this beautiful and worshipful song! It has started my day well and I have shared it with several others this morning. Have a most blessed Christmas season!
Thanks so much for the great words and song. 🙂 I need to be reminded to focus on my Lord. This time of year can really make me nuts sometimes and I get off track. I think the picture of Colt on the train is so precious. He is so cute. I bet you want to kiss and squeeze him all the time. To think another one is coming for you. 🙂 Jonathan has such a great voice. Please tell him we love listening to him and I wish he would have won The Voice but God has bigger plans for him. I wish we had snow but we don’t. Live in Oregon. We just sent firefighters to help those in Calif. with all the fires. Last count I heard was 800 houses destroyed. Its soooo sad. My husband is a fireman/paramedic(fire chief) and my son just started his career job as one today. I know how hard they work. Prayers for all of you in Calif.
What a wonderful reminder of what truly is important.
I actually listened to your nephew sing that the other night on you tube !! Loved it ! Merry Christmas. Thanks for inspiring me with your faith and style
Your nephew sounded great! How nice that he was singing one of my favorite songs.
Colt is a doll. I’m sure he loved the Polar Express.
Your nephew is adorable! I absolutely got goose bumps from him singing that beautiful song to our Lord. I wanted him to win the Voice, but everything is in God’s perfect timing. God bless you and Merry Christmas ❤
I absolutely love the picture of your handsome grandson!! I have four grandsons around colts age and they are so precious to me.
My heart is heavy though as two of them I haven’t seen in two years. Our daughter choose to leave our family because of a choice she made because of a controlling husband. We were very close to them age 9 and 11. Could you please pray for healing and a miracle. Only Christ can heal this situation. Thank you so much Cyndi
I am praying for your situation, Donna.
What a sweet picture… it says it all. And what an enjoyable video to have shared with us …handsome and talented😉Many blessings to you and your family as you prepare for Christmas.
Karen
What a precious photo!! And thank you for the equally precious words. Be blessed and be a blessing today!!! Rochelle… in cold,but sadly snow-free as of today,Iowa! 😉
a most beautiful version of one of my favorites. He is very good. Thank you !!
Thank you for this thought provoking devotional! What a precious time with your precious grandson! What a blessing your nephew is to so many with the beautiful voice God has given him- and his heart for God-what a beautiful song! Have a very blessed day. Janet
Simply beautiful message and your nephew is very talented. Colt’s expression is priceless!
Your message today Cyndi is very moving. I love it when we take time to think about our Christmas King who gave up everything so we could have all of Him! What a darling photo of Colt Allen! I would love to take my granddaughters on a train ride like that but we live in CO! Be blessed today!
Thank you for sharing the song by your nephew.Colt is one handsome little man.
So thankful His mercies endure forever. The picture of Colt is precious! I would really love to know about this train ride, please. I assume it’s in Kentucky. Please share the info. Thank you!
Good morning,Cyndi 🤗
Jesus Christ left Heaven’s best to come to this world to be the Savior of mankind- God gave His all for me (us). Many years ago I gave Jesus my trust,my heart,made Him first place in my heart and brought others to Christ. I continue to plant the seeds and bring others to Christ that they,too may receive God’s gift.
My Christmas gift is JESUS CHRIST!!
Blessings always,
Raquel
What a beautiful job your nephew did with that song! I enjoyed hearing him sing when he was younger too! What a gift!
My favorite song for Christmas. It touch my heart in a way that I can’t describe. May the Lord bless your nephew talent!
Oh, what a precious picture of Colt! Sounds like a wonderful day. The words to that song are so true, and another awesome job by Jonathan. He is a very talented young man. Have a blessed day!
WOW!!! Hallelujah is right!!
I love this version by your nephew- the words are so beautiful and he does a wonderful job- he’s so talented! Thank you for sharing this and reminding us to keep Christ in Christmas!
Such a cute picture of Colt! I know that was a very special day, he is so blessed to have you! Thank you for helping us to remember “what can we give the King?” you’re right, our hearts opened to Him! What a beautiful song recorded by your nephew, Jonathan! May you and your family have a beautiful and blessed Sunday, God bless!
Snowed in so Church was cancelled due to icy roads in Marietta, Ga. Listening to your nephew’s recording and reading your devotion was perfect way to worship while looking at the beautiful snow outside! Thank you for the reminder of the most important gift we need to give….to our Lord And King.
Love this song. Your nephew does such a wonderful job at this. Love the expression on Colts face. Children make Christmas.
Simply beautiful.
Beautiful! I have always loved that song, and these lyrics are so so pretty! What a handsome, talented young man. I know you are so proud of him. Thank you for sharing his song. Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Thanks for shartng Cyndi, especially the video. Lovely way to start my Sunday while I check in our church kids. Where Can I get the words t
What a beautiful song and that is such a sweet picture of Colt Allen on the train. I’m sure it made memories for all of you! Have a blessed Sunday, Cyndi! XO