Read: Romans 12:6-8
1 Corinthians 12:8-11
"On the 7th day of Christmas my True Love gave to me: Seven
Swans A-swimming."
Meditation: These are the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit which
include: Prophecy, Ministry, Teaching, Exhortation, Giving, Leading, and
Compassion.
Prayer Starter: Lord, send Your Spirit to me and give me more
of these seven gifts so I can share them with others. 
Read: Matthew 5:3-10
"On the 8th day of Christmas my True Love gave to me: Eight Maids
A-milking."
Meditation: Here we see God giving us the eight beatitudes as found
in Matthew 5. Read them carefully and consider each one as a precious gift
from God.
Prayer Starter: Lord, help me to see these beatitudes as something
special for me. 
Read: Galatians 5:22
"On the 9th day of Christmas my True Love gave to me: Nine Ladies
Dancing."
Meditation: This gift from God is the nine fruits of the Holy
Spirit. We are giving them so that we can show them in our lives on this
earth as we deal with other people.
Prayer Starter: Lord, help me to use these fruits from Your Spirit
in my relationships with other people. 
Read: Exodus 20:1-17
"On the 10th day of Christmas my True Love gave to me: Ten Lords
A-leaping."
Meditation: Our God has given us the Ten Commandments to help us
to live a life without sin. However, we know that is not possible, but we
should try to keep them as best we can.
Prayer Starter: Lord, help me to live a life were I can follow
Your commandments and, when I fail, forgive me. 
Read: Luke 6:14-16
"On the 11th day of Christmas my True Love gave to me: Eleven Pipers
Piping."
Meditation: This is the eleven faithful Apostles and the live they
lived that brought the message of Jesus to the world. This does not include
Judas Iscariot who betrayed Jesus.
Prayer Starter: Lord, as I look at the lives of the Apostles help
me to live my life like them as I bring the message of Jesus to
others. 
Read: The Apostles Creed
"On the 12th day of Christmas my True Love gave to me: Twelve
Drummers Drumming ."
Meditation: This is the twelve points of doctrine that is
found in the Apostle's Creed. They are: 1) I believe in God, the Father,
Creator of Heaven and earth; 2) I believe in Jesus, His only Son, our
Lord; 3) conceived by power of Holy Spirit and born to virgin Mary; 4)
suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried,
descended into hell ; 5) on third day rose again, ascended into heaven,
and is seated at right hand of the Father; 6) he will come again and
judge the living and the dead; 7) I believe in the Holy Spirit; 8) the
holy Christian Church; 9) the communion of saints; 10) the forgiveness
of sins, 11) the resurrection of the body; 12) and life everlasting.
Prayer Starter: Lord, thank You for all of Your gifts. Help me
to use them in the right way. Amen.
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