Read Matthew chapter 2. The Magi, mysterious visitors from the East,
brought Jesus gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Some suggest that these gifts anticipated
Jesus’ death, but maybe they also were used by Jesus to prepare for life. What gifts have others given you that have
allowed you to become the person you are today? Who gave you those gifts? Consider dropping a note of thanksgiving to one of those persons in the
coming week.