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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:
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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.
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Visit someone in a nursing home. You don't have to know them personally. They
just need to know that someone cares about them.
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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.
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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.
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Pick someone that has hurt you in the past and forgive him or her.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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