The Gift of Presence

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We give a lot of gifts at Christmas, but the most meaningful ones can’t be wrapped. They come through presence — through being with rather than just around others.

Jesus modeled this perfectly. He didn’t send love from afar; He entered our world and stayed close. That’s what real love does — it shows up.

This year, try giving the gift of presence:

  • Put your phone away during dinner.

  • Listen longer than you speak.

  • Sit beside someone who’s hurting without needing to fix it.

Presence costs time, but it builds trust — and it’s the gift that never gets returned.

Reflection questions:

  • Who needs your undivided presence this month?

  • How can you create space for deeper connection?

  • When has someone’s presence been a gift to you?