Post by Preacher Mike on Dec 2, 2007 17:57:28 GMT -5
Dear Children,
>
>
> It has come to my attention that many of you are upset
> that folks are taking My name out of the season. Maybe
> you've forgotten that I wasn't actually born during
> this time of the year and that it was some of your
> predecessors who decided to celebrate My birthday on
> what was actually a time of pagan festival. Although I
> do appreciate being remembered anytime.
>
>
> 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
> My birth, just GET ALONG AND LOVE ONE ANOTHER.
>
>
> Now, having said that let Me go on. If it bothers you
> that the town in which you live doesn't allow a scene
> depicting My birth, then just get rid of a couple of
> Santas and snowmen and put in a small 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.
>
>
> Stop worrying about the fact that people are calling
> the tree a holiday tree, instead of a Christmas tree.
> It was I who made all trees. You can remember Me
> anytime you see any tree. Decorate a grape vine if you
> wish: I actually spoke of that one in a teaching,
> explaining who I am in relation to you and what each
> of our tasks were. If you have forgotten that one,
> look up John 15: 1 - 8.
>
>
> If you want to give Me a present in remembrance of My
> birth here is my wish list. Choose something from it:
>
>
> 1. Instead of writing protest letters objecting to the
> way My 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 George 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 that has hurt you in the past and
> forgive him or her.
>
>
>
> 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.
>
>
>
> 7. Instead of nit picking about what the retailer in
> your town calls the 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. Then stop shopping there on Sunday. If the
> store didn't make so much money on that day they'd
> close and let their employees spend the day at home
> with their families.
>
>
>
> 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.
>
>
>
> 9. Here's a good one. 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. If you don't know them,
> buy some food and a few gifts and give them to the
> Salvation Army or some other charity which believes in
> Me and they will make the delivery for you.
>
> 10. Finally, if you want to make a statement about
> your belief in and loyalty to 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; I am God and can take care of Myself.
> Just love Me and do what I have told you to do. I'll
> take care of all the rest. Check out the list above
> and get to work; time is short. I'll help you, but
> the ball is now in your court. And do have a most
> blessed Christmas with all those whom you love and
> remember : I LOVE YOU,
>
>
>
>
>
> JESUS
>
>
> It has come to my attention that many of you are upset
> that folks are taking My name out of the season. Maybe
> you've forgotten that I wasn't actually born during
> this time of the year and that it was some of your
> predecessors who decided to celebrate My birthday on
> what was actually a time of pagan festival. Although I
> do appreciate being remembered anytime.
>
>
> 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
> My birth, just GET ALONG AND LOVE ONE ANOTHER.
>
>
> Now, having said that let Me go on. If it bothers you
> that the town in which you live doesn't allow a scene
> depicting My birth, then just get rid of a couple of
> Santas and snowmen and put in a small 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.
>
>
> Stop worrying about the fact that people are calling
> the tree a holiday tree, instead of a Christmas tree.
> It was I who made all trees. You can remember Me
> anytime you see any tree. Decorate a grape vine if you
> wish: I actually spoke of that one in a teaching,
> explaining who I am in relation to you and what each
> of our tasks were. If you have forgotten that one,
> look up John 15: 1 - 8.
>
>
> If you want to give Me a present in remembrance of My
> birth here is my wish list. Choose something from it:
>
>
> 1. Instead of writing protest letters objecting to the
> way My 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 George 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 that has hurt you in the past and
> forgive him or her.
>
>
>
> 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.
>
>
>
> 7. Instead of nit picking about what the retailer in
> your town calls the 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. Then stop shopping there on Sunday. If the
> store didn't make so much money on that day they'd
> close and let their employees spend the day at home
> with their families.
>
>
>
> 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.
>
>
>
> 9. Here's a good one. 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. If you don't know them,
> buy some food and a few gifts and give them to the
> Salvation Army or some other charity which believes in
> Me and they will make the delivery for you.
>
> 10. Finally, if you want to make a statement about
> your belief in and loyalty to 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; I am God and can take care of Myself.
> Just love Me and do what I have told you to do. I'll
> take care of all the rest. Check out the list above
> and get to work; time is short. I'll help you, but
> the ball is now in your court. And do have a most
> blessed Christmas with all those whom you love and
> remember : I LOVE YOU,
>
>
>
>
>
> JESUS
BCS Improved Poster Award 
). Now, I don't think He would want _us_ to violently confront those who have forgotten, for whatever reason, the meaning of Christmas. 
