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 was not
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 at
anytime.

This celebration can probably be most easily understood by those of you
who
have been blessed with children of your own. If you want to celebrate My
birth just,love one another. Let Me go on.

If it bothers you that the town in which you live does not allow a scene
depicting My birth, then just get rid 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 & 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
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. Also, you might consider supporting the local
Hot-Line: they talk with people like that every day.

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 do not know them (and I suspect you
don't) buy some food & a few gifts & give them to the church, the
Salvation
Army or some other charity which 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.

Finally do not 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 have promised
to
help you.

And do have a most blessed Christmas with all those whom you love and
remember, I LOVE YOU!