Something I don't want to forget.

My precious girl just gave me a gift wrapped in a silver package.
She has been saving it for weeks to give to me at Christmastime.
She has eagerly spoken about her sweet gift and how much I am 'gonna love it.'

She burst into the living room just moments ago and said she couldn't possibly wait til Christmas to give it to me. When she brought it to me she said, "It's my best thing and I want you to have it!"

My heart shuddered at her honest goodness and exuberant generosity.

She wants me to have her best thing. I already know I love it, though I've yet to open it.

Tears.

She is the picture of what I want to be. I want to offer Him today the things I have been saving in silver packages for just the right moment.

Realizing that right now is the best moment for a gift given with pureness of heart.

It's really not important what the gift is.
My daughter's gift: a tiny bear figurine with chipped ears that has been on prominent display in her room for years. I gave it to her and now she's ready to give it back to me.
It never occurred to her to question whether I would value this gift the same way she has cherished it.
She knew it would be special to me, and she gave it with confidence that I would love it as she has.

God whispers to me, "Won't you give me your gift today? Wrapped in a silver package, chipped ears and all. Please don't question whether I have a use for it. I already love it. It's from you!"

A sweet reminder of Him and His love for His little girl.