What am I giving Jesus?

On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. ~Mathew 2:11

I notice that I spend a lot of time asking God for things. I ask Him for strength, comfort, peace, wisdom, discernment, and healing for myself as well as others.  I ask Him because He is my provider and my source of life.  I am so grateful to have access to  His throne  without fear.  I am grateful that He allows me to just lay my head on His shoulder to be comforted during my times distress.  He is always near and my ever present help.  I love, beyond words, that Jesus calls me friend, but Jesus is also my King and as my King, He is to be worshipped.  

I want to be like the wise men who traveled from afar.  I want to daily seek Him out. I want to bow down and worship Jesus.  I want to sit at His feet and shower blessings upon His name.  I want to worship Him because and focus on His goodness and His character.  It is an honor to be allowed into His presence and my communion with Him allows everything else to flow.  Jesus is worthy and is to be praised.  

I want to give good gifts to Him.  I want to give my life to Him daily as a living sacrifice testifying to the goodness of Who He is- My God, Savior and King. I can never repay God for all He has done.  I can’t out give Him, but I can give Him my best everyday.  

It is so important to remember that this special season and everyday is about His birth, life, death, and resurrection. So as I bustle about trying to make Christmas a  special day for my family,  I just need to seek the reason for this season.  He must be at the center of it all.  I must bow before Him and worship Him, the Holy One.  I must reflect on the most precious gift of all- Jesus and praise Him.  

Father, I thank You that You allow me to come to You with my cares.  I thank You for interceding on my behalf and others.  You give and give and give with joy.  But Father let me not forget to seek You.  May I go the distance and draw near to You.  May I just fall at your feet and worship You.  May I give gifts that honor You in Spirit and in truth.  In Jesus name. Amen