When we give gifts, we almost always label them. The box or tag almost always states both the giver and receiver of the gift. Yet, there are rare, special occasions when a gift can be given anonymously, and even rarer occasions when the recipient can be anonymous as well.
I think that occasions like those are special, because the giver knows not whom they're helping except that they're helping a child of God, and the receiver has no one but God to thank for the gift.
Both giving and recieving anonymously are special opportunities to experience the love of God. Giving anonymously shows Godly love in that we show love for any/all of God's children. And recieving an anonymous gift helps remind us that all our blessings ultimately come from God, even if they come through others.
If you get a chance, I encourage you to give an anonymous gift this year, if you haven't already. It's good to know that you've shown love for someone, even and especially if neither you nor those you bless know who each other are.
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