PRICELESS GIFT #1: THE GIFT OF TRUE FRIENSHIP
True Friends help each other  

They sold their property and possessions and shared the money with those in need. (Acts 2:45 NLT)

There were no needy people among them, because those who owned land or houses would sell them and bring the money to the apostles to give to those in need. (Acts 4:34-35 NLT)

Teach those who are rich in this world not to be proud and not to trust in their money, which is so unreliable. Their trust should be in God, who richly gives us all we need for our enjoyment.  Tell them to use their money to do good. They should be rich in good works and generous to those in need, always being ready to share with others. (1 Timothy 6:17-18 NLT)

16 We know what real love is because Jesus gave up his life for us. So we also ought to give up our lives for our brothers and sisters. 17 If someone has enough money to live well and sees a brother or sister in need but shows no compassion—how can God’s love be in that person? (1 John 3:16-17 NLT)

You’ll give many unneeded gifts.  Look for needs!!!   Who needs help?

True Friends confide in each other

I no longer call you slaves, because a master doesn’t confide in his slaves. Now you are my friends, since I have told you everything the Father told me. (John 15:15 NLT)

GIVING TRUTH:
     God’s Word is his confiding in us. His heart
     What truth have you been hiding? Why (fear)?

Application: GIVE GIFT OF TRUE FRIENDSHIP:
Give Help
    Identify real needs and help!

Give Truth

    Personal Truth: Vulnerability, honesty, and authenticity are essentials!
    Biblical Truth: God confided in us so we could be His friends. 
            Include verse in cards.
            Give a Bible with a letter.  Give God’s friendship to someone!

Priceless Gift #2: Focused Time

How much ru/is your time worth?
It's not about you takehome pay.
You are worth more!  “How much more valuable you are than birds! (Luke 12:24 NIV) see mark 1:40-41, “You mad man a little lower than the heavenly beings and crowned him with glory and honor.” (Ps. 8:5NIV)

Who gets your time? $, TV(me time), friends, family, god,

1. Identify giving time (invested time in family, friends, others: eating, working, serving)

2. Identify replenishing time (devotional time, sleep)

3. Identify stolen time & stealer (relatively wasted time like reading e-newsletters, bargain shopping, TV)

Who will get your time? Who really matters?
Jesus model – He gave time to…

Family, disciples and needy, who grew (Mark 1:38-39)
 After this he went down to Capernaum with his mother and brothers and his disciples. There they stayed for a few days. John 2:12
They all joined together constantly in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brothers. Acts 1:14   (all believed)

God, who replenished (Mark 1:35)

Paparazzi, who stole – (Mark 1:33, 36-38) JC resisted this

APPLICATION: The Priceless Gift of Focused Time

Give Time Intentionally offer your time to be with someone.  Listen, encourage, pray, serve…