Christmas Letter

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Dear Children,





I know that many of you are upset that folks are taking My Son's name out of the season. Maybe you've forgotten that He wasn't actually born during this time of the year and that it was some of your predecessors who decided to celebrate His birthday on what was actually a time of pagan festival. Still, I appreciate Him being remembered anytime.

How I personally feel about this celebration is probably 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 His birth, just get along and love one another.

Now having said that, I'll be more specific. If it bothers you that the town in which you live doesn't allow a scene depicting My Son's 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 His 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. I made all trees. You can remember your Saviour anytime you see any tree. Decorate a grape vine if you wish: He actually spoke of that one in His teaching, explaining who He is in relation to you and what each of your tasks are. If you have forgotten, look up John 15:1-8. You know, decorating a nativity scene in your living room instead of a tree wouldn't break my heart, either.

I'd like you to follow the example My wise men set for you: give presents to the Messiah. Here is His wish list. (I know it's His because it's Mine.) Choose something from it:

1. Instead of writing protest letters objecting to the way His 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 politicians complaining about the wording on the cards their staff send out this year, why don't you write and tell them that you'll be praying for them and their families this year. Then follow up. It will be nice hearing from you again.

4. Here's a big one: 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 Only Begotten's birth, and why He came to live with you down here. Hold them in your arms and assure them that we all love them.

5 Pick someone that has hurt you in the past, then forgive.

6. Did you know that someone in your town will attempt to take their own life during this holy 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. My Spirit will help you, and I promise it will make a 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 Sundays. 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 -- perhaps one who takes His love and Good News to those who have never heard Jesus' name.

9. There are good people in your town who not only will have no "Christmas" tree, but won't have any presents to give or receive. Buy some food and a few gifts and deliver them personally for My Son's sake. Or 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 My Son, then behave like a Christian. Don't do things in secret that you wouldn't do in Our presence. Let people know by your actions that you are one of Ours.

Don't forget; My Beloved Son will accomplish all of our purposes on earth. Just love Him, and do what He has told you to do. He'll take care of all the rest. Check out the list above and get to work; time is short. We'll help you, but the ball is now in your court.

Do have a most blessed Christmas with all those whom you love, and remember :
I LOVE YOU,

Your Father in Heaven



Merry Christmas Everybody!