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Have a JOYFUL Christmas to all....
JOY comes by putting Jesus first, Others second, and Yourself last.
Everyone wants to enjoy life. Many people place the source of their joy in what they own, in their reputation, in their status, or in other worldly things. Yet, all of those things are unstable and can easily evaporate, taking joy with them. In the end, we will depart this world just as we entered it--with nothing (Ecclesiastes 5:15). So, although all of these sensual pleasures may provide short-term happiness, they clearly fail to provide genuine, lasting joy (Ecclesiastes 2:10-11).
On the other hand, true joy is offered in Christ. In John 10:10, Jesus said, "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full." Living life to the full includes living it overflowing with joy.
It's no wonder that the psalmist wrote, you will fill me with joy in your presence (Psalm 16:11). And You have filled my heart with greater joy ... (Psalm 4:7).
In Luke 4:18-19, Jesus quoted the first few verses of Isaiah 61 and applied it to Himself. In Isaiah 61:3, that quote continues by saying that he (in this case, Jesus) came to provide for those who grieve in Zion -- to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair.
One of the side effects of Jesus coming to Earth was that we could have lasting joy. Indeed, the gladness and joy that so many people so desperately want can be found only in Jesus.
--- from Kathleen Aldea and FamilyViews: 388
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Permalink Reply by zinabu tebeje on
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thank you Kathlean Aldea and your family for this wonderful chrismas gift. happy chrismas to you and for all brothers and sisters in JESUS CHRIST LOVE amen.
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Permalink Reply by ALCEDES JONES on
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so true, wishing you and all those that you come in contact a joyous Christmas, and a blessed new year, and may we all accept the things that we cannot change,and take the courage to change the things that we can, and ask God to give us the wisdom to know the difference, love you through the love of our Lord Jesus Christ
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Permalink Reply by RAJESWAR YARLAGADDA on
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MERRY CHRISTMAS & A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL''
MAY GOD BLESS YOU JONES,YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS! -
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MERRY CHRISTMAS & A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL''
MAY GOD BLESS YOU KATHLEAN,YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS! -
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Permalink Reply by Jeanna Marie Huddleston on
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Thank You Kathleen for this wonderful message and Merry Christmas to you and your family. May God Bless you. Love and Prayers, Jeanna Huddleston and family
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Permalink Reply by Margaret Wright on
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Thank you kathleen for your faithful ministry on this site and God bless you and your family, always!
I would like to remind everyone here, as you havie enjoyed your celebrations of the birthday of our Beloved Lord Jesus Christ, saying HAPPY BIRTHDAY JESUS and you have given Him the very best gift - yourself - for He did come to die to restore your fellowship with Father-God through His sacrifice on the Cross)
As a THANK YOU JESUS, He wants you to share the Good News that He was born to die on the Cross as the Lamb of God that takes away the sin of the world to everyone you know!
Remembering,
He left an empty crib for He grew up,
He left an empty cross for they took HIM down from the cross and buried HIM,
He left an empty tomb for on the third day He arose from the dead like He said!
JESUS CHRIST IS ALIVE FOREVER MORE!
Let us all be ready for, as He ascended into heaven, THIS SAME JESUS is coming soon to receive all His blood-washed people to live with Him forever and forever!
God bless you everyone with a fruitful year in 2010 getting busy about the Father's business!
Margaret Wright -
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Permalink Reply by Christy Gabriel on
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Thank you for this wonderful message in Christmas. God bless you dear sister Kathleen Aldea. Praise the Lord. Haleluja!!! Christy Gabriel
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Permalink Reply by Amanuel Kussia Guyalo on
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Thank you so much Kathlean Aldea for this exciting chrismas bequest. Happy chrismas for you and for fasmily of our almighty God.
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