Almost immediately after Thanksgiving, I began to think about the gifts I wanted to give this year. After mulling around what to give my family, I thought about what to give to others for Christmas this year. I want to give gifts that will last longer than a few weeks. The first gift I thought of was Respect.
Respect is a gift I can give others that will build them up and encourage them each time I see them. But I just don’t want to give it to those I know, I want to give it to those I meet on the street. What kind of people you ask?
People that have a different skin color.
People that have a different economic status.
People that have a different religion or no religion at all.
People that don’t agree with my political views.
People that come from different countries and live in different cultures.
People that are living different lifestyles.
People that look like they are living on the edge of society.
Will it make a difference to them if someone treats them with Respect? I hope so. But even if it doesn’t, I will feel better that I have treated my fellow man with the Respect he or she deserves.
What about you? What’s on your Christmas gift list? Would you like to add Respect to your gift giving list. It won’t cost you a thing and it will come back to you in spades. How about it?
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Valerie Cullers 
I couldn’t agree more!
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Lovely, Valerie.
Wishing you and yours a blessed Advent and Christmas..
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A Blessed Christmas to you and your family! Hope you are all well!
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Wonderful gift to give. The funny thing about respect is you have to give it in order to get it!
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What a fabulous thought! I think I’m inclined to join you. 💕
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What an exciting way to celebrate our Savior’s birth.
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Very wise post.
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Hi Val! I agree that respect is a great gift but if people can not earn it, it may be a waste. What is on my gift list? Charity! 🎗🎶❤️🎶🔔
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Excellent!
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Although, I am still in practice of a heightened love that encompasses respect! 🔔🎶🍂
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Respect is definitely a wonderful gift to give. 💞
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Absolutely! May you have a Blessed Christmas!
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i believe respect would go a long way in healing our national woes! Respect has long been lacking in the political realms and with individuals. Our examples have not been that great in these past years.
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Amen to that!
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