Letter from Jesus about Christmas

In the spirit of Christmas, I'm posting this heart-warming email that will remind us of what the season is really about. When the value of everything seems to boil down the dollar and cents, this email will remind us that our political-correctness nor our holier-than-thou attitude is being frowned upon. Instead of yapping about what is wrong on others, let start sharing to them what is right.

From: Agent MA
Sent: Monday, December 06, 2010 11:51 AM
Subject: FW: 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 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 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.
 
 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 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; 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,
 JESUS CHRIST

The Story behind Twelve Days of Christmas

I received this email a couple of years ago stating the real meaning of the Carol. I tried checking it on the internet and yielded a rather confusing result. First, my favorite rumor email site, snopes.com says that this is false.  But further researching it, I found a lot of articles from religious-related site explaining it further. Anyway, if you will look into the song, the first 7 gifts are technically birds (Partridge, Turtle dove, French hen, Collie Birds not calling, Gold ring necked birds, Geese, Swan) while the remaining five are servants of a monarchy (maids, lady, lord, piper, drummers). Anyway, for posterity sake here is the email. It is up to you to decide if it has indeed a religious meaning.

-----Original Message-----
From: AGENT D
Sent: Wednesday, December 15, 2004 3:01 PM
Subject: The Story behind Twelve Days of Christmas

The Story behind Twelve Days of Christmas

Below is an explanation from 1558 until 1829, Roman Catholics in England were

not permitted to practice their faith openly. Someone during that era wrote

this carol as a catechism song for young Catholics. It has two levels of

meaning: the surface meaning plus a hidden meaning known only to members of

their church. Each element in the carol has a code word for a religious reality

which the children could remember.

The partridge in a pear tree

was Jesus Christ

The Two Turtle Doves

were the Old and New Testaments

The Three French Hens

stood for faith, hope and love

The Four Calling Birds

were the four Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke & John

The Five Golden Rings

recalled the Torah or Law, the first five books of the Old Testament

The Six Geese-a-Laying

stood of the six days of creation

The Seven Swans a-Swimming

represented the sevenfold gifts of the Holy SpiritProphesy, Serving, Teaching,

Exhortation, Contribution, Leadership and Mercy

The Eight Maids a-Milking

were the eight beatitudes

The Nine Ladies Dancing

were the nine fruits of the Holy SpiritLove, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness,

Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness and Self-control

The Ten Lords a-Leaping

were the ten commandments

The Eleven Pipers Piping

stood for the eleven faithful disciples

The Twelve Drummers Drumming

symbolized for the twelve points of belief in the Apostles Creed

~ Author Unknown ~

Happyness

Been busy for the past few days months, not that I am complaining, its just that I am kinda overwhelmed and in the process of ironing things out. Anyway, so to my billions millions thousands okay, it is just wishful thinking. To my soon to be followers, *hint *hint, here is my once in a blue moon post. I guess with all the negative things happening around the world, we need a little something to enlighten us, especially this coming holiday season.

Oh, subject of this email is not even connected to the movie of Will Smith, The Pursuit of Happyness. Nor the connected to the book of the same title by Chris Gardner. Though I must say that the movie is very inspiring one. So if you have not watched it, I suggest you do. Otherwise, why not the book instead. =)

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From: Agent M
Sent: Tuesday, June 01, 2010 9:22 AM
Subject: Happyness

“We tend to forget that happiness doesn't come as a result of getting something we don't have, but rather of recognizing and appreciating what we do have.”

“The reason people find it so hard to be happy is that they always see the past better than it was, the present worse than it is, and the future less resolved than it will be”

“When one door of happiness closes, another opens; but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one which has been opened for us.”

“To be happy with a man you must understand him a lot and love him a little. To be happy with a woman you must love her a lot and not try to understand her at all.”

“We have no right to ask when a sorrow comes, 'Why did this happen to me?' unless we ask the same question for every joy that comes our way.”

“Don't rely on someone else for your happiness and self worth. Only you can be responsible for that. If you can't love and respect yourself - no one else will be able to make that happen. Accept who you are - completely; the good and the bad - and make changes as YOU see fit - not because you think someone else wants you to be different.”

“This is my wish for you: Comfort on difficult days, smiles when sadness intrudes, rainbows to follow the clouds, laughter to kiss your lips, sunsets to warm your heart, hugs when spirits sag, beauty for your eyes to see, friendships to brighten your being, faith so that you can believe, confidence for when you doubt, courage to know yourself, patience to accept the truth, Love to complete your life.

Just want to share a Prayer. Hope you'll keep it.

After last week's event, I don't even know what to post nor what to say. The only way I can think of is to share this prayer to everybody. 

From: Agent JS
Sent: Saturday, July 11, 2009 11:28 AM
Subject: Just want to share a Prayer. Hope you'll keep it.

Dear Lord,

I thank you for this day.

I thank you for my being able to see and to hear this morning.

I am blessed because You are a forgiving God and an understanding God.

You have done so much for me and You keep on blessing me.

Forgive me this day for everything I have done, said or thought that was not pleasing to You.

I ask now for Your forgiveness.

Please keep me safe from all danger and harm.

Help me to start this day with a new attitude and plenty of gratitude.

Let me make the best of each and everyday to clear my mind so that I can hear from You.

Please broaden my mind that I can accept all things.

Let me not whine and whimper over things I have no control over.

It's the best response when I'm pushed beyond my limits.

I know that when I can't pray, You listen to my heart.

Continue to use me to do Your will.

Continue to bless me that I may be a blessing to others.

Keep me strong that I may help the weak...

Keep me uplifted that I may have words of encouragement for others.

I pray for those who are lost and can't find their way.

I pray for those who are misjudged and misunderstood.

I pray for those who don't know You intimately.

I pray for those who don't believe.

But I thank You that I believe.

I believe that God changes people and God changes things.

I pray for all my sisters and bothers.

For each and every family member in their households.

I pray for peace, love and joy in their homes. That they are out of debt and all their needs are met.

I pray that every eye that reads this knows there is no problem, circumstance, or situation greater than God.

Every battle is in Your hands for You to fight.

I pray that these words be received into the hearts of every eye that sees it.

IN JESUS MIGHTY NAME.

Amen

Aussie Love Story

From: AGENT M 

Sent: Monday, April 26, 2010 9:37 AM
Subject: Aussie Love Story

A TRUE AUSSIE LOVE STORY...   About eight years ago a wild Australian Sulphur Crested Cockatoo flew into a car and broke its wing.  The motorist took it to the Vet in Nerang , Queensland , who had to amputate     the wing.  We adopted her - for which we needed a National Parks and Wildlife permit - and kept her in a cage outside where she was often visited by wild Cockatoos. One of the things that impressed us was how she would push lettuce leaves through the bars of the cage, offering food to visitors. Last Sunday she again had a visitor.

Rosas Pandan

I'm a Filipino and I'm proud of it. I'm quite amaze that one of our Visayan Folk song is being interpreted by various choirs around the world. And here are some of them...

From Oslo

From Taiwan

From USA (actually, there are a lot from USA)

New Jersey

San Francisco

From Korea

and of course from the Philippines sung by the famous Philipppine Madrigal Singers

Here's the lyrics of the song.

Rosas Pandan

Ania si Rosas Pandan

Gikan pa intawon sa kabukiran

Kaninyo makiguban-uban

Sa gisaulog nga kalingawan

Balitaw day akong puhunan

Maoy kabilin sa akong ginikanan

Awit nga labing kara-an

Nga garbo ning atong kabungturan

Dika ding dika ding dika ding

Ayay sa atong balitaw

Manindot pa ug sayaw

Daw yamog ang kabugnaw

Dika dong dika dong dika dong

Ayay usab si Dodong

Nagtan-aw kang Inday

Nagtabisay ang laway

Ayayay ayayay ayayay

Aya-ay sa akong balitaw

Kanindot ba mosayaw

Daw yamog ang kabugnaw

Tigadong tigadong tigadong

Ayay usab si Dodong

Nagtan-aw kang Inday

Nagtabisay ang laway

Balitaw day akong puhunan

Maoy kabilin sa akong ginikanan

Awit nga labing kara-an

Nga garbo ning atong kabungturan

Ayayay ayayay ayayay

Aya-ay sa akong balitaw

Kanindot ba mosayaw

Daw yamog ang kabugnaw

Tigadong tigadong tigadong

Ayay usab si Dodong

Nagtan-aw kang Inday

Nagtabisay ang laway

Ayayay ayayay ayayay

Aya-ay sa akong balitaw

Kanindot ba mosayaw

Daw yamog ang kabugnaw

Tigadong tigadong tigadong

Ayay usab si Dodong

Nagtan-aw kang Inday

Nagtabisay ang laway

Nagtan-aw kang Inday

Nagtabisay ang laway

Who Needs a Babysitter?

From: Agent M 
Sent: Friday, March 05, 2010 5:17 PM
Subject: Who Needs a Babysitter?

Attitude

If you think you have all the problems in the world and you can no longer take another beating, better cheer up. There are those who have been in a worse situation but never forget to smile. Like the in this picture. 

From: AGENT T0
Sent: Saturday, January 30, 2010 2:01 PM
Subject: Ang Galing

All Season

The following pictures are of the same place but taken under different seasons. What a difference!

The truth about cats and dogs

Something worthsharing.. we might learn something from this.

From: Agent D


Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2009 8:30 PM

Subject: The Truth about cats and dogs

Dear God - part 2

They're back. I think this comes from the same series of images I got from the last email. So here's the continuation... I'm sure you'll enjoy the same way Agent Leon did.

From: Agent Leon
Sent: Friday, July 18, 2008 1:06 PM
Subject: Dear God

Dear God

Kids say darnest things. Yes they do. But they're just being honest. One thing that we, the adults, forgot. Anyway, so here's some prayers that will not only make you laugh, but will make your heart melt. Just what Agent Rouge said, its cute.

[UPDATE]

• I receive another email containing similar prayers from the kids.
  

From: Agent Rouge
Sent: 11 April 2007 09:04
Subject: Dear God

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