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Jimi
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Just got this..............
« on: Dec 19th, 2006, 4:49pm » |
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Whether you are a believer or not, this has some mighty good nuggets in it for all of us.
Dear 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 remember Me anytime you see any tree. Decorate a grape vine if you wish.
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 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. 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.
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 me"
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Re: Just got this..............
« Reply #1 on: Dec 19th, 2006, 4:52pm » |
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Jimi - how appropriate is that!
Thanks for sharing and reminding us - to "remember the reason for the season".
Best to you and yours
Carol
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Re: Just got this..............
« Reply #2 on: Dec 19th, 2006, 4:54pm » |
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Awesome thread.
Thanks.
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Re: Just got this..............
« Reply #3 on: Dec 19th, 2006, 5:08pm » |
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Well said but then again what else would expect from that author.
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Re: Just got this..............
« Reply #4 on: Dec 19th, 2006, 5:14pm » |
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Thanks Jimi. Merry Christmas to you.
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Re: Just got this..............
« Reply #5 on: Dec 19th, 2006, 5:15pm » |
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- Loved it, thanks Jimi!
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Re: Just got this..............
« Reply #6 on: Dec 19th, 2006, 6:13pm » |
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Thumbs up Jimi -- that just fit into the season very well -- maybe we'll think about giving some of those gifts.
Merry Christmas to you...
BD
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Re: Just got this..............
« Reply #7 on: Dec 19th, 2006, 8:28pm » |
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It says it all.
Since my CH came back we have a much closer relationship. I talk with him all the time.
Merry Christmas to all !!!
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