Dear Children,
It has come to my attention that many of you are upset that folks are taking My Son's name out of the season. Although my Son wasn't born in December, I do appreciate Jesus being remembered... anytime, a dn appreciate your remembering the miracle of His birth - when He humbled Himself and came to earth to introduce the religious and others to Me, and to be the Bridge between mankind and Me, through His death on the cross.
How I personally feel about this celebration can probably be most easily understood by those of you who have been blessed with children of your own. I don't care what you call the day. If you want to celebrate Jesus' birth just do it and do all your giving because I so loved the world that I also gave My Son, who gave His life for others.
If it bothers you that the town in which you live doesn't allow a scene depicting My Son's birth, then make room on your lawn for the nativity scene on your own front lawn. If all my followers did that there wouldn't be any need for such a scene on the town square because there would be many of them all around town.
Instead of fussing over trimmings and traditions, consider giving My Son one of the gifts below this Christmas…
1. Instead of writing protest letters objecting to the way My Son's birthday is being celebrated, write letters of love and hope to soldiers away from home. They are terribly afraid and lonely this time of year. I know, they tell Me all the time.
2. Visit someone in a nursing home. You don't have to know them personally. They just need to know that someone cares about them.
3. Instead of writing Obama complaining about the wording on the cards his staff sent out this year, why don't you write and tell him that you'll be praying for him and his family this year. Then follow up. It will be nice hearing from you again.
4. Instead of giving your children a lot of gifts you can't afford and they don't need, spend time with them. Tell them the story of My birth and why I came to live with you down here. Hold them in your arms and remind them that I love them.
5. Pick someone who’s hurt you in the past, forgive them, and give them the gift of a future—free from the pain, shame, and guilt of yesterday’s mistakes.
6. Did you know that someone in your town will attempt to take their own life this season because they feel so alone and hopeless...? Since you don't know who that person is, try giving everyone you meet a warm smile, it could make the difference. Also, you might consider supporting the local Hot-Line: they talk with people like that every day.
7. Instead of nit picking about what the retailer in your town calls this holiday, be patient with the people who work there. Give them a warm smile and a kind word. Even if they aren't allowed to wish you a "Merry Christmas" that doesn't keep you from wishing them one.
8. If you really want to make a difference, support a missionary, especially one who takes My love and Good News to those who have never heard My name. You may already know someone like that. Or volunteer in your community and spread My love and introduce others to Me...
9. There are individuals and whole families in your town who not only will have no Christmas tree, but neither will they have any presents to give or receive. Be sensitive to the needs of others. A few cans of food or a simple gift can go along way towards good will on earth.
10. Finally, if you want to make a statement about your belief in Me, then behave like a Christian. Don't do things in secret that you wouldn't do in My presence. Let people know by your actions that you are one of Mine.
Don't forget; Invite others to the Marriage Supper of the Lamb, that has more to do with a right relationship with Me and their home in eternity - than all the trimmings and traditions of December 25th.
Merry Christmas, God
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