We
All have
Gifts to give
All others do, too
Embrace
Embrace
The gifts
Celebrate others’ gifts
Open them with care
Receive
Recognize
And see
What others give
To enhance your life
Appreciate
Name
Your gifts
Use them lovingly
Share them with humility
Blessings
Share
Love and
Time and compassion
Remember that you matter
Engage
Engage
In life
With your heart
Wide open to receive
Gifts
Gifts
Don’t always
Come all wrapped
In pretty Christmas packages
Discern
Precious
Loving gifts
Often are disguised
In very simple acts of
Humility
You
Have gifts
Unique to you
Never underestimate your impact
Shine
Shine
Your gifts
With loving kindness
Embrace the many opportunities
Smile!
Thanks
For coming
To JanBeek today
Your loving presence here
Matters
Elfchen or Elevensie is a poetic form that uses eleven words in a configuration of 1,2,3,4,1. Did you recognize it as you read my post today? If you haven’t already, you should try it. It’s fun! Thank you, Richard at Big Sky Buckeye for inspiring me and sharing your gift! Check out his blog, my friends.
P.S. I found this insightful You.Tube presentation on the subject of GIFTS… gifts of the Holy Spirit. I thought it was quite well done – and a good addition to the topic, Embrace Gifts. If you have time, I highly recommend it.
janbeek 
Comments on: "Embrace Gifts" (11)
I didn’t recognise the form, but I did appreciate the flow.
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Thank you, {{{Derrick}}} – Bob had the same comment. Elfchen do sort of pull you forward painlessly, don’t they? ❤ Have a good rest of your day! ❤
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Thank you so much for the reblog. I am delighted to see that you did that. God bless you! ❤
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Always a joy and pleasure to read and share your posts with followers, My Dear! Have a great weekend!!
xoxox 😘💕🎁🌹
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You, too, sweet not so reluctant poet! ❤
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I love your Elfchens, and especially the kind messages behind each one. Thanks for visiting my blog too, with my little eleven-word poems, https://stepsinbetween.com/2020/02/02/youre-invited-elfchen-poetry-potluck/. I love spreading the joy of Elfchens! Best wishes and writing to you!
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Thank you so much! I appreciate your affirmation and I enjoyed your Elfchen a lot! ❤
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I appreciate yours too! I visited your blog – cheers to you!!
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Thank you! ❤ Have a lovely day ❤
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Jan, your series of short poetic verses written in the Elevenie style go so well together. I appreciate your kind words. Let all of us embrace our unique gifts to share with others.
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