As I think about the perfect gifts to give my kids, my husband and my mom this Christmas, I’ve decided that more than anything, what they want is more of “me.” More of my time, my attention to really listen and be together for no purpose but just that!
God’s been whispering to my heart about loving well, living deeply, enjoying the gifts of those I love most! He’s been reminding me through His Word, through messages and music that when I look back on my life, it won’t really matter who I knew, what I have or what I did, what will matter most is how I lived!! That brings me to my next thought…
Cool Christmas Give Aways
– TWO DRAWINGS!!!
It’s time for my Cool Christmas Give-Away and we extended it since the response has been so amazing!! I just couldn’t only choose one. I have loved reading everyone’s comments and stories, and hope you’ll leave one, too!
About my gift: Have you heard Point of Grace’s newest song, “How You Live”? It’s my favorite!! When it comes on, I turn up the music and sing with all of my heart. It embarrases my kids but, oh well.
Last month I had the incredible blessing of getting to know three of the members of Point of Grace on the Girl’s Get-Away Cruise. I told them about how we do give-aways on our blogs, so they gave me a signed copy of their photo and their newest CD – “How You Live” to give away!!! Here’s the music video they did with their kids. (click on the arrow to watch) You might want to get some tissue or get ready to sing – either way, turn up the music and listen closely – it just might change how you live!!
There’s more….
My Cool Christmas Give-Away includes the Point of Grace CD, an autographed photo, a 2 session DVD from my “Living and Leaving a Legacy” women’s conference and a copy of God’s Purpose for Every Woman with devotions for everyday to help you really live! And I am giving away Two Gift Paks now!!
To enter the drawings, click on the word “comments” below and tell me how this song touches your heart and why’d you’d like to win. You can also post on Lysa TerKeurst’s blog (for double entries). We’re now doing the drawing Thursday morning, and we’ll both announce the winner on our blogs.
Remember this Christmas and all throughout next year, it’s not what you give…it’s how you live!!!
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I just love this song by PointOfGrace. They are such beautiful women, both inside and out. I love the video with their families. My husband and I just had our first child. A beautiful little girl named Jennifer Faith. This song couldn’t have had better timing in our life. It really is all about hos we choose to live our lives. This song has really affected our approach to life. My husband and I always give each other a little glance every time we hear it come on Klove and realize how blessed we are to have our new precious little gift!
I am sitting here trying to think of my favorite line out of that song and have come to the conclusion that they are all my favorite! I have lost my sister, my mother and my father. I know that the time we spend here is so very small and that we need to not take that for granted. There have been times when how I did it with my boys and my husband was wrong – short temper, not listening or paying attention and when I reflect on that it hurts me so much, probably more than it hurt them. This reminds me that I need to think before I act.
I forget sometimes to remember that everything God gives us is a true blessing, I think we all do. Especially when things aren’t going as good as other times. God’s blessings come in so many forms and I know for me I sometimes forget to look and listen for the unknown. The last 2-3 years have been rough for me, but as I look back all the stuff that happened has gotten me where I am at, which is stronger. That in itself is a blessing from God. I am exactly where I need to be and where God wants me at this time. Thanks for letting me share!
I am visiting this site for the first time and it is amazing! I love the group Point of Grace, and have for years. Wow! What a wonderful, powreful song to share w/the world. It is a wonderful reminder to me to live each day to the fullest, one day at a time. God has a plan for my life, my husband, and my children. I praise Him that He is such a big God for me. Blessings…..
Hi! My name is Michelle, and I just discovered your blog today! What a blessing. I truly look forward to reading it everyday from now on.
I actually just purchased the new Point of Grace CD last week. It’s wonderful!!! The song, “How We Live” is just amazingly beautiful. It brings tears to my eyes everytime I hear it. It’s a song that everyone should hear, and I can’t imagine anyone not loving it. It’s the perfect reminder for all of us.
I have a handicapped daughter who demonstrates this song daily. The song reminds me and helps to find ways to make her days more loving.
I have bever visited your site before, very inspirational, Thanks!
Thank You for sharing on your blog.
Living life to the fullest, Praise God.
Debra
Everytime I listen to this song it reminds me of how precious each day is and what a gift it is as well. I have lost so many loved ones throughout my life and I know that you have to live each day as if it were your last. Don’t leave any situation unresolved and any kind word unsaid. Everyday I deal with so many different people and I let them know God’s promises for their lives. I know that all that I have lost or gained is for the purpose of glorifying God. Just this past Friday, after women’s prayer, I had some of my Christmas lights stolen from my front yard. All I could do is pray for that lost soul that is in such a strong bondage that would lead him/her to do something so awful. Anyhow, the day didn’t stop there, then I got news that my cousin died that morning as well. What a heartache I felt, but God’s joy is my strength and believe that He gave me a triple dose that day. I’m so thankful to the Lord because He is in control and He knows the plans He has for my life. I lead a Women’s bible study group and every week we share of our triumphs in the Lord and also of our failures because those are the things that mold our character and help us mature spiritually. I love to heare of God’s miraclous power over all things of this world. This song just wraps it all up. It’s amazing and makes my heart warm everytime I hear it. Especially now with the loss of my cousin, it is just another reminder of the fact that tomorrow is not promised and therefore live your today as if it were your last. God bless you all!
That song has really touched my heart. In the past year I have taken on the task of leading our church in worship as well as singing a special solo every week. We have gone through a difficult time in our church with a split and half the congregation leaving. It has been a struggle to be motivating and positive in such a joyless atmosphere, since I have never been in a leadership position before. God has given me many blessings through this position. He brought me to that place and he will hold me up as I lead my church back to a place of praise, worship and joy. Thank you for reminding us to focus on how we live our lives and not on who we know or what we do.
I have recently discovered the Proverbs 31 team and I have been SO encouraged. I look forward to reading the devotional every day. Thank you for all you do to help women grow closer to our Lord.
Thank you for your part in the awesome ministry of Proverbs 31. I am constantly encouraged and challenged by what is shared through your radio spots and the email devotionals. God has blessed me through you all!
Time is such a precious gift. We moved recently and I realized that the boxes would wait but my kids would keep growing up each day and if I didn’t slow down then I would miss it.
So it has taken a while to get all the boxes put away, but we have enjoyed the swingset in our new yard, taken walks in the new neighborhood and played on our back deck.
And, truth be told, some of the boxes are still hanging around. Maybe I will just wrap them in some Christmas paper and call them decorations!
Boy, has that song spoke to me also. We all worry so much about what people think about us. People aren’t going to remember who we knew or what we did, but they will remember the type of life we lived. I can hear the song in my head now and I would ove to win the CD!
Thank you and God Bless
The song is a daily reminder of how to live my life, not about what I have or don’t have, or what I want to do and can’t do, but to live in the moment, celebrating everyone and everything that comes my way, and being THANKFUL for it all. It helps me look at the world through a new light, and reminds me of what is truly important.
Awesome song. I LOVE it and would so appreciate winning this prize pack. I actively leave a legacy through scrapbooking however this song is a great reminder that we need to LIVE our lives not just preserve the memories all the while keeping our sites on Him. Thank you for the inspiration!
Hi, I love reading your devotionals. Thank you so much for sharing them.
In Him,
Amy
LOVE LOVE LOVE the devotionals, been receiving them for a few years now. It’s funny, well not really funny (I’ll call it God) how at very specific times when I needed encouragement I would open up my inbox to discover a word JUST FOR ME! I’m a mom of 3 one of which has Down Syndrome and I am forever battling with guilt of not doing enough or neglecting what matters most. Thanks for being there to show I’m not alone in this journey. God Bless!!
That is my new favorite song too! I bought the cd with some money my dad gave me and I have been playing it in the car and at home. I turn it up loud and sing along. My husband is an over the road trucker, and my kids are grown, so I am alone a lot. But god is so faithful, and has encouraged me to 1) count my blessings each day and 2) appreciate and enjoy wht He’s given to me. This is the first time I’ve been to your blog, but I will be back. Thanks!
Memories can be a blessing. That song reminded me of my Mom. She went to be with the Lord at the sweet age of 88. She taught me how to love my enemies and not worry about tomorrow. It didn’t matter if the house was in perfect order but what did matter was the time she spent with you. She always was ready to help anyone in need or just say a kind word to you. If I had to describe her I would say that her life show me what it meant to be Christ-like.
Tammy