Boldido
12-27-2005, 03:58 PM
My mother sent me this and normally, I don't like these things, but this one seems to echo a lot of the things I've been feeling this holiday season.
Subject: A letter from Jesus Christ
Dear child,
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 you're 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 ??oholiday tree??? instead of
a Christmas tree. It was I who made all trees. You can and 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 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
George 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??Ts 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 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. You may already know someone like
that.
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 (and I suspect you don't) buy some
food and a few gifts and give them to the Marines, the Salvation
Army or some other charity which 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 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
____________________________
I have noticed way too much, "Hey, they aren't recognizing our holiday the way I think they should. KILL THEM!!!!", this season. This letter summed up my feelings pretty well.
Subject: A letter from Jesus Christ
Dear child,
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 you're 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 ??oholiday tree??? instead of
a Christmas tree. It was I who made all trees. You can and 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 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
George 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??Ts 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 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. You may already know someone like
that.
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 (and I suspect you don't) buy some
food and a few gifts and give them to the Marines, the Salvation
Army or some other charity which 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 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
____________________________
I have noticed way too much, "Hey, they aren't recognizing our holiday the way I think they should. KILL THEM!!!!", this season. This letter summed up my feelings pretty well.