God's Christmas List

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 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 Santa's 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 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.
 
  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. 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
  (and I suspect you don't) 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.

Your Heavenly Father
 
  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.


May your shadow fall in pleasant places today.