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Vivian learns about the significance of gifts and presenting oneself to God through a conversation with her mom while wrapping birthday presents.

Read: Romans 12:1-2 “Whoa!” Vivian exclaimed when she saw the pile of things her mother had laid out on the table. “Is Gracie getting all of that for her birthday?” Mom nodded. “Grandma brought some of it over. She found a lot of things on sale, so your little niece is probably getting more than she needs. I offered to wrap Grandma’s gifts for her.” Vivian sat down beside her mom. “Can I help?” “You sure can,” Mom replied. Vivian chose a doll in a pink dress. She wrapped it in bright purple paper and tied a silver ribbon around the package. “There! That looks really pretty, doesn’t it? But do you know what I like most about presents?” “What’s that?” Mom asked. “What’s inside them,” said Vivian. “That’s the best part of a present.” “I agree,” said Mom, a thoughtful expression crossing her face. “P-r-e-s-e-n-t spells an interesting word. It can be pronounced present, which is another word for gift, or it can be present, which means to give.” Vivian laughed. “So when I give a gift, I present a present.” Mom nodded. “That makes me think of a verse in the Bible—one that tells us to present ourselves to God.” Vivian reached for more wrapping paper. “If we do that, are we making…

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