Paganism is very much becoming what interests most People and it was prophesied that it would be this way in the end times. Most of our Christmas Symbols (see link below ) some of which are mentioned in Scripture and others when viewed with faith in our hearts as they are meant to be, bring to our mind the real meaning of Jesus’ birth, but many have been twisted by Paganism and used to worship their Pagan gods which come from their own fleshy understanding and has been passed on through the Generations. Christmas Symbols- http://christmasblessings.wordpress.com/2013/12/04/share-with-the-children/Sadly some Christians because of Paganism and Satan’s deception, reject Christmas day as Jesus’ birth and so now do not Celebrate Christmas on the 25th of December which Scripture shows clearly is when Jesus was born (see links below ) but regardless of what day had been chosen by God for the Birth of Jesus, His Son, Pagans would have still used it to worship their gods in opposition, with being motivated by Satan to do so.Jesus Birth Date 1 – http://christmasblessings.wordpress.com/2013/12/11/jesus-was-born-on-the-25th-of-december/ Jesus Birth Date 2 – http://christmasblessings.wordpress.com/2013/12/22/jesus-christ-gods-greatest-gift-to-us/For many years I use to look for the homes with Christmas lights around my area and often traveled to see them, many would have the Nativity but sadly not so today , Santa has the prominent place in most of their decorations. See Barbs Link below….. Barb – http://pilbra.wordpress.com/2013/12/21/christmas-around-lyndoch-south-australia/Yes it is VERY sad but it does not surprise me anymore, although I was upset to see one of the well known Churches in our area had on their Church sign…. We are joining Santa for a wonderful Christmas.
Impressed I think not, well you can be sure we won’t be going to their Christmas service just in case they have baby Santa in the manger and they have the Elves leading Communion, which will be milk and cookies and of course Mrs Santa will be preaching while Rudolf the red nosed Reindeer, will take everyone for a sleigh ride up and down the main road, no snow of course but than we can make believe just like they are, that Christmas is not about Jesus, but jolly fat Santa.Christmas Love from both of us – Anne
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this was very good it really made me stop and think. A few years back {before I was a Christian) for our family it was all about Santa and the presents etc etc etc.. usually Christmas was a huge let down and very stressful time of the year. Now that I know and celebrate the true meaning of Christmas it is the special time of the year it is supposed to be. Thank you for what you do on your blog.
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It was the same for me T but even though this Christmas presented some practical and physical problems, I had deep inner Joy and was constantly reminded that we are greatly Loved by our Lord and King and it was shared by you on your Blog too, this keeps me going not Santa and there was no big let down and right now I’m smiling because you feel the same.
Thanks for sharing T from your heart and also for your encouragement, if we don’t stand up for something we will fall for everything and the very best thing to stand up for is God’s Truth and that is all about His Love which brings Light into the darkness.
Christmas Love – Anne
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Christmas is about the birth of Jesus to save as all but I agree, a lot of today’s practices has nothing to do with faith anymore. It helps to teach our young ones which one is real and not. Yesterday, we sang Happy Birthday to Jesus at the Nativity scene. Just something I hope my son remembers and appreciate.
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I’m sure he will Island Traveler , Children learn by our example and God tells us if we train them up in a His ways, they will not depart from it.
Christian Love and blessings from us both – Anne
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As you say Anne, secularism does tend to creep in and take advantage of anything that improves its image .or the bottom profit line. But if we use such intrusions as guideposts or markers to avoid in our christian journey., let us take from its original purpose .eg. Christmas Day and ignore the periphery of what surrounds and enjoy the day or the occasion. Our hearts will tell us its right.
Blessings
Ron
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I agree Love, we are to focus on The Lord always, today even some who believe in God like to have a foot in both camps, they are those who God tells us are lukewarm, neither for Him nor against Him, mostly they are worldly and bring their children up the same.
God tells us put nothing before Him in all things!
Christian Love – Anne
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Well that was another amazing post, what you wrote there today is what I felt today. You write so well and you write from the heart. Showing you love for Christ and your love for people
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Wow Barb, what beautiful words of encouragement from a beautiful heart. – Thank you dear friend.
Not everyone realizes that not being apathetic is Love, if we don’t warn others or correct them, then they will continue in error and reap what they sow. Not to say something may be the easy way but not the Loving way.
Will they always accept and agree with us , Jesus tells us they will hate us as they hated Him when He warned them and some will seek to hurt us as they did Him but we don’t walk alone, He is always with us.
Thanks again Barb you bring me great Joy in your desire to encourage and uplift others
Christian Love – Anne
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You are most welcome
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So true…
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Thank you for visiting Secret A and for your confirmation of God’s Truth.
Christmas Love from both of us – Anne
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Merry Christmas Anne!!
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Grannie!
You have an intersting way of making very relevant points.
Santa really seems to be taking over the day.
Christmas is the celebration of the birth of Christ.
It is beautiful to bear that in mind and to uphold His values through out this season and beyond.
I appreciate you and your thoughts.
My best regards to Ron.
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Hi Son, I love that your sharing the real you by using your picture instead of a icon image , I feel you here with us not hiding behind a mask.
Yes Christmas is the Birth of Christ and when we really accept Him into our heart by repentance then we too can be Born again and Satan knows this so He seeks to confuse and distort God’ Truth with the hope of keeping us in his box of doubts and fear and not realizing what it really means to be set free by Jesus.
I will visit you soon Son, thank you for for sharing personally with us, it’s always appreciated.
Christmas Love from both of us – Grannie Annie
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