Christmas Letter...

[Timmay]

I know there are a few of you in here who do not believe in God and may have different beliefs.  I think this letter can be used in our everyday life whether or not you do believe or not.  I know it maybe some what lengthy...but hey...it only takes a few minutes longer to read than any other ordinary post.  So why not...slow down for a minute or two and read what is posted here..



Letter from Jesus about Christmas --
>
> 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.
>
> 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 the President 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. 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 would not 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 have a most blessed
> Christmas with all
> those whom you love

[-Doug-]

Timm, thanks for posting that!

[Brkeatr]

Yes, thought provoking...

[Mikekoz13]

Very nice Tim................ Merry Christmas.............

[PE#1]

Merry Christmas

[The Scottish Ambassador]

Thanks for posting that. Very thought provoking and humbling.

Everyone remember the "reason for the season" - that a tiny baby came to earth and changed the world forever.

PS everyone do me a favour and always write Christmas and not Xmas - dont take the Christ out of Christmas

Steve

[Papa Don]

Amen!!!!

[wpruitt]

Good one Timm

[xnewyawka]

Excellent Tim, thanks for posting it.     

[-Doug-]

...PS everyone do me a favour and always write Christmas and not Xmas - dont take the Christ out of Christmas
Steve

Yes, please don't do that. It totally take the point out of Christmas.

[The Scottish Ambassador]

...PS everyone do me a favour and always write Christmas and not Xmas - dont take the Christ out of Christmas
Steve

Yes, please don't do that. It totally take the point out of Christmas.

Thanks for backin me dude