| MERRY CHRISTMAS |
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| JoyUs Musing Edition #09-30 |
Christmas tree. And for sure, if I want to put a nativity scene in my front yard for all the world to see, I will. I
know the real meaning of this season we are getting ready to celebrate. Changing the words to "Happy
Holidays" and calling it a "holiday tree" can't change a thing, and banning nativity scenes from public places
can't stop the true meaning of Christmas from being celebrated in your home and heart.
Below is a "Christmas Letter From Jesus" that a friend sent to me. I thought it was really neat and truly
expresses what I believe Jesus - and Christmas - to be all about - love. ENJOY!
Letter from Jesus about Christmas --
It has come to my attention that many of you are upset that folks are taking My name out of the
Christmas season. 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 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 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 who 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 nitpicking 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--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 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.
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.
Don't forget Who I am and that I 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
Musing Copyright © 2009 Nan C Loyd
All rights reserved. Used by permission.
know the real meaning of this season we are getting ready to celebrate. Changing the words to "Happy
Holidays" and calling it a "holiday tree" can't change a thing, and banning nativity scenes from public places
can't stop the true meaning of Christmas from being celebrated in your home and heart.
Below is a "Christmas Letter From Jesus" that a friend sent to me. I thought it was really neat and truly
expresses what I believe Jesus - and Christmas - to be all about - love. ENJOY!
Letter from Jesus about Christmas --
It has come to my attention that many of you are upset that folks are taking My name out of the
Christmas season. 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 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 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 who 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 nitpicking 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--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 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.
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.
Don't forget Who I am and that I 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
Musing Copyright © 2009 Nan C Loyd
All rights reserved. Used by permission.