Re-Gifting…no matter how you feel about it, most of us have done it. I know I certainly have. I am a minimalist and have received many gifts over the years that I wouldn’t use. Most were really nice and I knew people who would love to have them. Passing them on seemed like the perfect opportunity to put those presents to good use. Several years ago, I began a little “store” in one of my closets. I would put those gifts and other great buys I found during the year there. When I needed a gift, I would go into my store and find the perfect gift to give.
During this Christmas Season, it seems like another opportunity to re-gift some of those nice things that I have been given during the year. When I look in my “store” I am only finding intangibles to give this year. Hm-m-m, what should I do?
The first gift I see when I look into my store is “Forgiveness.” I have received Forgiveness from others during the year and it seems only right to give that to those needing it. The second gift I see is “Acceptance.” So many people have Accepted me the way I am and surely I can be gracious enough to pass that along can’t I? As I look deeper into my “store,” I find gifts that the Lord has given me that I know He would like me to give to others. He would like me to share His kindness with others, and for sure, His compassion. He would also like me to share His Story. The Story about how He sent His Son to this earth to die for our sins and give those who believe in Him eternal life.
Re-Gifting….how do you feel about it? Does it have a place in your gift giving this season? Perhaps you are not into re-gifting tangible items but what about the intangibles? Some of them can be absolutely priceless!
Valerie Cullers 
I get the most satisfaction out of re-gifting the intangibles.
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Hehe! I have re-gifted. Sometimes it works and other times it is more a white elephant deal. I have a painting that has made the rounds and since COVID it has been stuck at my house. As soon as we start the family “gift” exchange it can move on to another member’s house! As for the intangibles – I try to share those all the time because holding them in reserve for Christmas seems grinchy to me…
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Merry Christmas! And God bless you.
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Merry Christmas PK. Love reading your posts!
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Thank you 😊
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I love your take on re-gifting of the intangibles. I too collect things throughout the year to be used as gifts later.
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It works well doesn’t it? Especially if someone drops in for a Christmas dinner and you haven’t gotten them a gift. Voila! Check the store!
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I was surprised at first when I read the intangibles as regifting. My soul felt blessed and my joy danced within my heart!!
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So blessed that it touched you! May you be doubly blessed this Christmas season! 💖
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merry xmas Valerie hope you have a great one xx
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May you have a wonderful Christmas and a Blessed New Year!
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I rarely re-gift, but I have no qualms about donating beautiful gifts to the thrift store when I have no use for them. Someone else will be excited to find a quality item there for a bargain. 🙂
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Amen! I donate a lot of things to thrift stores but I have lots of opportunities to give lovely gifts at luncheons, etc. God Bless!
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I occasionally regift and have no qualms about it. 🙂
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Me neither!
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Very ethical.💞
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Thank you very much for keeping forgiveness and kindness in your store.I shall also try to have more of forgiveness and compassion.It is a great idea indeed to value these abstract things which are truly the necessities of human life.God bless.Take care.
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Blessings to you, Francis! Have a wonderful New Year!
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Thanks a lot madam for your wishes,prayers and blessings.Take care.🙏💐
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Forgiveness and acceptance are gifts that are in our power to give! Well done.
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Thanks!
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You are welcome!
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