I came across this on the Christians Tired of Being Misrepresented website. It was originally printed on the website's blog. The original author is unknown. You may not agree with all of the theology but it does make you stop and think. I especially like this line "Don’t forget; I am God and can take care of Myself."
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 actual spoke of that one in a teaching, explaining who I am in relation
to you and what each of our tasks was. 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 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.
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 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 knot 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 gifrs 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
that your 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 hsort. 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
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