Friday, December 25, 2015

Dec 25 - The REAL Gift

  

Bible Verses:  

Luke 2:4-7 New Living Translation (NLT) "And because Joseph was a descendant of King David, he had to go to Bethlehem in Judea, David’s ancient home. He traveled there from the village of Nazareth in Galilee. He took with him Mary, his fiancée, who was now obviously pregnant. And while they were there, the time came for her baby to be born. She gave birth to her first child, a son. She wrapped him snugly in strips of cloth and laid him in a manger."
  
1 Corinthians 1:2 New Living Translation (NLT) "He made you holy by means of Christ Jesus, just as He did for all people everywhere who call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ."

Prayer: "Dear Jesus, I don't know exactly when You were born -- nobody does, but this is the day we have chosen to celebrate Your birthday.  I pray that as I gather with my family and friends that I will remember what the miracle of Christmas really is -- that You came to earth to live a sinless life, die on the cross, and rise from that dead so that You could not only save me from my sins, but also help me to live a Godly life!  So today, amid the turkey and all the trimmings, I pause to wish You a happy, happy birthday! Jesus, I love You! In Your precious and holy name I pray, AMEN."

Song: Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir "Happy Birthday, Jesus!"
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"Happy Birthday, Jesus!"

Happy Birthday, Jesus,
I'm so glad it's Christmas.
All the tinsel and lights
And the presents are nice,
But the real gift is You!

Happy Birthday, Jesus,
I'm so glad it's Christmas.
All the carols and bells
Make the holiday swell,
But it's all about You!

Happy Birthday, Jesus; 
Jesus, I love You!
Happy Birthday, Jesus,
I'm so glad it's Christmas.
All the tinsel and lights
And the presents are nice,
But the real gift is You!

Happy Birthday, Jesus,
I'm so glad it's Christmas.
All the carols and bells
Make the holidays swell,
But it's all about You!
Happy Birthday, Jesus; 
Jesus, I love You!
(Spoken: "I love You, Jesus!")
 

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