Sunday, December 31, 2006

"A SIMPLE NEW YEARS RESOLUTION THAT WILL LAST FOR ETERNITY"

The following was forwarded to me by a good friend from a prayer group (link in title). The message is "simple" yet "profound" and will last long after we are gone!

May you all have the most Happy, Blessed and Healthy New Year EVER!.....

The Doubting Thomas


Date: Sun, 31 Dec 2006 21:46:56 +0800 [06:46:56 AM MST]
From: My Manna
Subject: Be blessed in 2007!

My Manna

Today most of the people everywhere are gathering together to celebrate-
The first bright moments of the New Year - 2007!

Yet, for some others, New Year may serve only
as a dim reminder of loneliness and loss.
It will simply mark the beginning of another
year of failure and frustration.

What about you?
What's this year really going to be like for you?

You may appear to be happy enough!
You may be passing out seasonal smiles and holiday greetings
just like everybody else.
But inside-
Are you bruised...broken...bleeding...?
You may even feel like you can't go on.

If so-
I want you to know something.
All of that can change in an instant.
You can start your life over today and make this New Year's Day-
The most joyful day of your life!

How many times have you said to yourself,
"If I could just start over, I'd do it all differently?"
That doesn't have to be simply an idle wish.
Jesus Christ has actually made it possible.
That's His Christmas present to you.
He paid the price for all your sins.
He paid the penalty for all your mistakes.

That's the reason He came to earth.

That's the reason He was born - so you could start over!

You may look at your life and say,
"But I've made some terrible mistakes. I've done some despicable things."
Jesus paid the price for them all!

How can you make a new start?
Just tell Him:
"Lord Jesus, I'm turning my life over to You.
From this day forward I'm Yours."

What better time to turn your life around than
on this first day of the New Year.

Right now, wherever you are, just give your life to Jesus.
Then jump up and down and holler, "Praise God, I'm starting all over!"
And find out what it really means to have a Happy New Year!

Be blessed in 2007!
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Thursday, December 07, 2006

"A Different Perspective on Christmas"

I thought who ever wrote this up has a pretty good grasp of the real meaning of Christmas.....Merry Christmas from "The Doubting Thomas" (rcvd from person in link)



> Letter From Jesus Christ, concerning His birthday celebration, and a
> different perspective on this special season.
>
> 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 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. 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 everyday.
>
> 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,
> especially one who takes My love to those who have never heard My name.
> You may already know someone like that.
>
> 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 (and I
> suspect you don't) buy some food and a few gifts and give them to the
> Marines, 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 my disciples.
>
> PS: 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,
>
> I LOVE YOU