A Christmas Family Keepsake Reading

 

A Christmas Family Keepsake Reading

The Gift That Changed Everything

Christmas Reading for Families

Scripture Reading

John 3:16
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

Acts 20:35
It is more blessed to give than to receive.

Family Reading

Before we open gifts.
Before we celebrate our traditions, we take a moment to reflect.
Before we focus on what we will receive, we pause to remember what has been given to us.
We pause to remember what was given.

Long ago, on a quiet night, God looked upon the world with love. He saw our need. He saw our weakness. He saw our longing for hope. And because God loved the world, He gave.

He gave His Son.

Jesus was born humbly, not in a palace, but in a manger. Heaven’s greatest gift entered the world quietly, wrapped in love and promise. God did not provide something small. He gave everything.

The Bible tells us that every beneficial and perfect gift comes from God. Christmas reminds us that love is not something God merely speaks. Love is something God does.

Jesus later taught us that it is more blessed to give than to receive. This truth changes how we live. True joy does not come from what we hold onto, but from what we freely share.

At Christmas, we remember that love is shown through action.
We demonstrate our love through acts of kindness.
We demonstrate love through the sharing of time.
Through the compassion offered,
Through service done quietly.

When we love others, we reflect God’s heart.
When we contribute, we follow Jesus.
When we serve, we honor the greatest gift ever given.

Tonight and every Christmas, we offer thanks.
We thank God for Jesus.
We thank God for our family.
We thank God for the love we share.

May our home be filled with peace.
May our hearts be filled with gratitude.
May our lives be filled with generosity.

And may we always remember that the greatest gift we will ever receive is Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior.

Family Prayer

Dear God,
Thank you for loving us so much that you gave us Jesus.
Thank you to our family and the love we share.
Help us to be kind, generous, and thoughtful.
Teach us to love our neighbors and honor you in all we do.
May our home reflect your love today and always.
We celebrate Jesus this Christmas and every day.
Amen.

Family Name: __________________________
Christmas Year: ________________________

Written by Bill Conley