This is to continue our reflection of "Dec. 15th to 31st deepening knowledge on the birth of Jesus and Christmas."
Here are some suggestions:
1) Celebrate Christmas!
1) Celebrate Christmas!
Let the joy of the season show in your life. Teach your family the significance of Jesus’ birth and make the Christmas traditions meaningful in your home.
2) Wish others a Merry Christmas.
2) Wish others a Merry Christmas.
When confronted with a “Happy Holidays,” get specific, and wish the greeter a “Merry Christmas!” You may be surprised at how many respond in kind. Even if you’re met with resistance, don’t let it dampen your cheer. Ebenezer Scrooge’s nephew was rebuffed year after year, but it never stopped him from wishing his humbug of an uncle a Merry Christmas and inviting him to Christmas dinner.
3) Speak the truth in love (Ephesians 4:15).
3) Speak the truth in love (Ephesians 4:15).
Ephesians 4:15
Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head, that is, Christ.
The Christmas season is a wonderful opportunity to share Christ’s love and the gospel message.
4) Pray for those in positions of power (1 Timothy 2:1-3).
1 Timothy 2:1-3
I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Savior,
Pray for wisdom. Pray for revival so that Christmas, instead of being “offensive,” would be honored by all.
(from Got Questions?Org.)
Praise God!
I grew up in the Philippines, a prevalent Christian nation (the Philippines boasts to be the only Christian nation in Asia, around 86% are Roman Catholic....source: Asia Society). Christmas is celebrated there with lots of gusto, and in a way, I find it quite epic how we really give our all in looking forward for its celebration. The aura of Christmas can be seen and felt comes September... through January 6 (the epiphany). I really miss Christmas in the Philippines.
Now that we are living here in the U.S., it's been our 4th Christmas celebration, I can't help but compare how the people celebrate Christmas here and how sometimes it becomes offensive for others what "Christmas" really is. But God's faithfulness to His people always prevails. He never left us; He led us to be part of a loving and God-centered church- First Christian Church of Kissimmee; we are a complete family though we are away from home; and we are able to see and feel the beauty of God's gift and grace everyday as we live our lives for Him......isn't that truly amazing!
A blessed Merry Christmas to all!!!!!!
Have a great day in the Lord!
Now that we are living here in the U.S., it's been our 4th Christmas celebration, I can't help but compare how the people celebrate Christmas here and how sometimes it becomes offensive for others what "Christmas" really is. But God's faithfulness to His people always prevails. He never left us; He led us to be part of a loving and God-centered church- First Christian Church of Kissimmee; we are a complete family though we are away from home; and we are able to see and feel the beauty of God's gift and grace everyday as we live our lives for Him......isn't that truly amazing!
A blessed Merry Christmas to all!!!!!!
Have a great day in the Lord!
InTouch Impact Team Prayer Partnership:
Please pray with me,
(for the month of December)
WEEK 5: As we begin a new year, ask God to show every
Glory to GOD!
(for the month of December)
WEEK 5: As we begin a new year, ask God to show every
believer His will for his or her life. Pray that each Christian
will have a heart that is willing and obedient to the Lord.
Glory to GOD!
May Jesus' love abounds in us all everyday (".)
Bible in a Year:
Read the Bible in One Year- Here's a reading plan where you and I can focus on God's Words everyday....to make it a habit, make it a practice, Amen :)
Read with me; God speaks to us through His words :)
December 27, 2011- Joshua 19-24
Today is the day :)
If you have not received Jesus Christ yet in your heart, today is the day. May you embrace His love and His gift :)
"Lord Jesus, I believe You are truly the Son of God. I confess that I have sinned against You in thought, word, and deed. Please forgive all my wrongdoing, and let me live in relationship with You from now on. I receive You as my personal Savior, accepting the work You accomplished once and for all on the cross. Thank You for saving me. Help me to live a life that is pleasing to You. Amen." (ref prayer by: Dr. Charles Stanley, InTouch Ministry)
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