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~An unedited version of myself.~
Thursday, December 31, 2009
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Sunday, December 13, 2009
Letter From Jesus
My Children,
Happy Holidays! Did I get you? I was just kidding. Merry Christmas. As Christmastime is upon us, I wanted to reflect on a few things I have noticed "from above" and offer a few words of advice that will hopefully help you get through this over commercialized holiday.
It has come to my attention that there are some government establishments that have decided not to put up the annual Nativity scene this year because it may be offensive to some. That's OK. Let them. Instead, put up a nativity in your own yard. Imagine what it would look like if all our Christian brothers and sisters made Me the focus of your home's Christmas display.
School's used to be a friendly place for Me to hangout. Now? A teacher needs to send home a letter that informs the parents that the class will be learning about the relationship between ancient Rome and Christianity. Christmas Break is now Holiday Break and the annual Christmas choir concert is filled with "Winter Wonderlands" instead of "O Holy Nights." That's OK. Let it happen. Instead, gather a group of your friends and family to bake cookies for your neighbors as you sing Christmas carols outside their door.
I love the sight of Christmas trees lighting up the family rooms. Family or Holiday trees? Not so much. Christmas is a holiday that celebrates My Birth. It reminds us of God's love for the world and how He was willing to give the life of His only Son. Taking Christ out of Christmas is rather humorous in My opinion. You are trying to become a society that celebrates a season. Ask the people in Florida how that is turning out. Snow much? It's OK. Let people celebrate winter. I provided it by the way. Instead, say Merry Christmas every chance you get. Love your neighbor. Help an old lady with the door. Shovel your neighbor's driveway. Donate your time to the local soup kitchen. Spread My love. Not My season.
Lastly, don't freak out.
Just like I always have, I've got this under control, too. And, I always will.
Have a very, merry Christmas.
Love,
Jesus
Happy Holidays! Did I get you? I was just kidding. Merry Christmas. As Christmastime is upon us, I wanted to reflect on a few things I have noticed "from above" and offer a few words of advice that will hopefully help you get through this over commercialized holiday.
It has come to my attention that there are some government establishments that have decided not to put up the annual Nativity scene this year because it may be offensive to some. That's OK. Let them. Instead, put up a nativity in your own yard. Imagine what it would look like if all our Christian brothers and sisters made Me the focus of your home's Christmas display.
School's used to be a friendly place for Me to hangout. Now? A teacher needs to send home a letter that informs the parents that the class will be learning about the relationship between ancient Rome and Christianity. Christmas Break is now Holiday Break and the annual Christmas choir concert is filled with "Winter Wonderlands" instead of "O Holy Nights." That's OK. Let it happen. Instead, gather a group of your friends and family to bake cookies for your neighbors as you sing Christmas carols outside their door.
I love the sight of Christmas trees lighting up the family rooms. Family or Holiday trees? Not so much. Christmas is a holiday that celebrates My Birth. It reminds us of God's love for the world and how He was willing to give the life of His only Son. Taking Christ out of Christmas is rather humorous in My opinion. You are trying to become a society that celebrates a season. Ask the people in Florida how that is turning out. Snow much? It's OK. Let people celebrate winter. I provided it by the way. Instead, say Merry Christmas every chance you get. Love your neighbor. Help an old lady with the door. Shovel your neighbor's driveway. Donate your time to the local soup kitchen. Spread My love. Not My season.
Lastly, don't freak out.
Just like I always have, I've got this under control, too. And, I always will.
Have a very, merry Christmas.
Love,
Jesus
Monday, December 7, 2009
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