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To Whom It May Concern
As you well know, we are getting closer to my birthday. Every year there
is a celebration in my honor and I think that this year the celebration will be
repeated. During this time there are many people shopping for gifts, there are
radio announcements, TV commercials, and in every part of the world everyone is talking that my birthday is getting closer and closer.
It is really very nice to know, that at least once a year, some people
think of me.
As you know, the celebration of my birthday began many years ago. At
first, people seemed to understand and be thankful of all that I did for them,
but in these times, no one seems to know the reason for the celebration; or the
season as many refer to it. Family and friends get together and have a lot of
fun, but they don't know the TRUE meaning of the celebration.
I remember that last year there was a great feast in my honor. The dinner
table was full of delicious foods, pastries, fruits, assorted nuts and
chocolates. The decorations were exquisite, and there were many, many
beautifully wrapped gifts. But do you want to know something? I wasn't invited. I was the guest of honor and they didn't even remember to send me an invitation.
The party was for me, but when that great day came, I was left outside, they
closed the door in my face ... and I wanted to be with them and share their
table. In truth, that didn't surprise me because in the last few years all close their doors to me.
Since I was not invited, I decided to enter the party without making any
noise. I went in and stood in a corner.
At 12 midnight all the people began to hug each other; I extended my arms
waiting for someone to hug me and... do you know.. no one hugged me?
Suddenly they all began to share gifts. They opened them one by one with
great expectation. When all had been opened, I looked to see if, maybe, just
maybe, there was one for me. How would you feel if on your birthday everybody shared gifts and you did not get one? I then understood that I was unwanted at that party, and I quietly left.
Every year it gets worse; people only remember to eat and drink, they
remember the gifts, and the parties, and nobody remembers me. I would like
this Christmas, that you allow me to enter into your life. I would like that you recognize the fact that almost two thousand years ago, I came to this world to give my life for you, on the cross, to save you. Today, I only want that you believe this with all your heart.
I want to share something with you. As many didn't invite me to their
party, I will have my own celebration, a grandiose party that no one has ever
imagined, a spectacular party! I'm still making the final arrangements.
Today I am sending out many invitations and there is an invitation for you.
I want to know if you wish to attend, and I will make a reservation for you and write your name with golden letters in my great guest book. Only those on the guest list will be invited to the party. Those who don't answer the invitation, will be left outside.
Do you know how you can answer this invitation?
By extending it to others whom you care for... I'll be waiting for all of you to
attend my party this year!
See you soon... I love you!
-Jesus-
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