What God thinks about Christmas
A message from God to His 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 & may 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 & what each of our tasks were. If you have forgot 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 send out, 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. Also, you might consider
supporting the local Hot-Line: they talk with people like that every day.
7. Instead of nitpicking 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 & good news to those who have never heard My name. You may already know someone
like that.
9. Here's a good one. There are individuals & 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 & a few gifts & give them to the Marines, the Salvation Army or some
other charity that believes in Me & 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.
P.S. Don't forget; I am God and can take care of Myself. Just love Me & do what I have told you
to do. I'll take care of all the rest. Check out the list above & 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.
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 & may 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 & what each of our tasks were. If you have forgot 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 send out, 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. Also, you might consider
supporting the local Hot-Line: they talk with people like that every day.
7. Instead of nitpicking 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 & good news to those who have never heard My name. You may already know someone
like that.
9. Here's a good one. There are individuals & 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 & a few gifts & give them to the Marines, the Salvation Army or some
other charity that believes in Me & 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.
P.S. Don't forget; I am God and can take care of Myself. Just love Me & do what I have told you
to do. I'll take care of all the rest. Check out the list above & 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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