Whose Birthday Is It?

IllustrationStory★★★★

After unwrapping all of her presents, a little girl was asked, “Did you get everything you wanted for Christmas?” She thought for a moment and said, “No. But then, it’s not my birthday.”

— Steve May

The point

A child's reply—'it's not my birthday'—humorously illustrates contentment and the shifting focus away from self-centered celebration.

Scripture

Philippians 4:11Luke 2:10-14

Audience

AdultsChildren

Tone

Humorous · Convicting

To tell aloud

under a minute · 33 words

Subjects

Christ Selflessness Christmas Contentment

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