Some thoughts for the up coming season...

[PhiLandShiR 18]

Dear Children,

It has come to my attention that many of you are upset that folks are taking My

name out of the season.

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 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 are. 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. Not just during Christmas time, but all

through the year. 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 sends out this year, why don't you write and tell him that you'll be

praying for him and his family? 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 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 and words 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

[Danno 1,228]

Dear Children,

It has come to my attention that many of you are upset that folks are taking My

name out of the season.

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 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 are. 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. Not just during Christmas time, but all

through the year. 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 sends out this year, why don't you write and tell him that you'll be

praying for him and his family? 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 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 and words 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

Internet-Jesus, with all due respect ...butt out!

This is not really about YOU, this is about a few people trashing our traditions in order to create a country they like better.

Internet- Jesus, How much are libs paying you to say this stuff anyway?

We always know when it's the Internet-Jesus talking instead of the real one because the real Jesus always talks about sin and salvation, feeding the poor and those kinds of things... not lefty social talking points.

Edited October 13, 2010 by Danno

[Heracles 417]

This is not really about YOU, this is about a few people trashing our traditions in order to create a country they like better.

Unless it's Islamic, apparently that is now okay.

[SMOKE 1,426]

you're three months early phil.

[PhiLandShiR 18]

you're three months early phil.

But... we already have the decorations up in all the stores here....