Editorial December 5, 1983 Issue

A gift we can give others

BARBARA-JEAN STINSON

For many people, giving gifts is a traditional part of Christmas, a way of showing others that we love them. But often the truly compassionate person longs to extend his generosity and love beyond his immediate circle of family and friends, and give to those who are seriously in need, including charitable organizations. At the same time, there is something more we can do.

We can give the gift of prayer for all mankind. It's a gift everyone can afford because it doesn't cost money. But it does require our love and spiritual understanding.

This love is exemplified in the "Daily Prayer" included by Mary Baker Eddy in the Manual of The Mother Church: "It shall be the duty of every member of this Church to pray each day: 'Thy kingdom come;' let the reign of divine Truth, Life, and Love be established in me, and rule out of me all sin; and may Thy Word enrich the affections of all mankind, and govern them!" ^{Man., Art. VIII, Sect. 4.}