Happy Birthday, Jesus

Sometimes holiday times can be stressful, but try to put all that aside and be happy that Jesus came to earth to die for our sins. It is a joyous time to celebrate Jesus' birth and the reason why He came which was to die and give us eternal life with Him. Stop and take the time to thank the Lord and give Him your life today. Our family each Christmas has a little box on our Christmas tree for Jesus. We each write on a slip of paper what gift we want to give to the Lord for the year. It can be anything from praying more, reading the Bible more often, trying to serve Him more, being more positive in life, or whatever you want to do to change your life that would please God. I encourage you all to try the same thing. It is wonderful to give God a gift after everything that He does for us each day. Here is another sad, but true poem.

                  Happy Birthday, Jesus by Donald Arey Sr.

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                      I had a birthday party, most everybody came. They danced and ate and had a ball
But no one spoke My name.
They gave each other presents, as nice as they could be.
People came from far and near, But no one mentioned Me.
The stores were filled with shoppers,
The restaurants crowded out,
But no one seemed to really know what the party was about.
They talked about a reindeer. I think Rudolph was his name.
Then someone mentioned "Jesus"
And they hung their heads in shame.
You see, it was My birthday. They didn't even know.
That is why from heaven My heart is grieving so.
I came to earth from heaven on that first Christmas day--
Born in a lowly manger From sin to show the way.
I died one day on Calvary, on a cruel Roman cross
To save a world of sinners From a life of awful loss.
When you next have a party, with presents, friends and tree,
Remember Me, your Savior Whose birth has set you free.
-- Jesus
PS: I am coming again soon.