What is the most popular cookie left for Santa? Oreos win, hands down. More than 9.1 million are sold each year. Back in the 1930s, children began leaving cookies for Santa Claus – “naughty” kids to bribe him, “nice” kids to thank him for his hard work on Christmas Eve.

Why must we turn from our sins to experience spiritual awakening? Is it that we earn God’s favor by our obedience? Is that we bribe Him with our service? The biblical answer is that obedience positions us to receive all that God’s grace intends to give. God can bless only those who live in ways consistent with His will. He can give only to those who will receive His grace. Can God bless you with spiritual renewal today?