Feels Odd This Morning

[Jay]

Originally Posted by Nitehawk013

Why not Christmas morning? Well..for starters..how about the fact that there is no scripture that tells us to celebrate Christs birth? How about the fact that for MOST families, Christmas remains the only holiday where families get together, many with it being the only time they do all year? How about the fact that since I am a Christian, and a minister, I am at darn near every service all year long celebrating and worshiping Christ and my walk with Him? I don't feel the need to exalt Dec 25th as some super day that it never has been.

As to whether Christmas is about Presents or not, no offense...but spare me. He is 5. You show me a child at 5 who has some "revelation" that it's not about presents and such and I'll show you a parent who is lying of naive. For my boy it is mostly about the magic of Santa and Christmas presents. His mother and I know better, but for us it is still amazing to see that childlike wonder in his eyes. I will get more out of seeing my boy's reaction Christmas morning than I would out of sitting at church hearing another sermon about Christs birth that I already have heard about every year my entire life.

I do agree with you to a point, but not wholly. I agree that it is still the one day when just about every business closes for the day, and people gather together with their families. However, I believe that we are quickly losing even that remainder. We have already lost Independence Day and are steadily losing Thanksgiving as well. Our holidays are less about celebrating who or what we are, but are now occasions for self indulgence.

I think that instead of needing fewer messages about the meaning of Christmas, maybe we actually need more. Well did the Bible describe the day in which we live.

[Angel48]

Originally Posted by Nitehawk013

Why not Christmas morning? Well..for starters..how about the fact that there is no scripture that tells us to celebrate Christs birth? How about the fact that for MOST families, Christmas remains the only holiday where families get togetehr, many with it being the only time they do all year? How about the fact that since I am a Christian, and a minister, I am at darn near every service all year long celebrating and worshipping Christ and my walk with Him? I don't feel the need to exalt Dec 25th as some super day that it never has been.

As to whether Christmas is about Ppresents or not, no offense...but spare me. He is 5. You show me a child at 5 who has some "revelation" that it's not about presents and such and I'll show you a parent who is lying of naieve. For my boy it is mostly about the magic of Santa and Christmas presents. His mother and I know better, but for us it is still amazing to see that childlike wonder in his eyes. I will get more out of seeing my boy's reaction Christmas morning than I would out of sitting at church hearing another sermon about Christs birth that I already have heard about every year my entire life.

But there are scripture that says to come together and worship, right? Is there any that say cancel any normal services for commercial reasons then? Since you already said its not about Jesus birthday, it's Santa Day.

And what about last year, since I wasn't here. Did everyone complain about Christmas Eve? New Years Eve?

People on one thread are telling me it's all in, or nothing.... Appearance etc... Fit the mold. But over here y'all argue going to the house of the Lord. How does that make any sense at all? If I wear a skirt I'll go to heaven but I can ditch church? Take a step back folks and listen to yourselves.

If the church doors are open, be there. If the Rapture comes and I'm sitting in church, I'll have a better chance of going I do believe.

Happy Thanksgiving

Spend this time with your family...

[Amanah]

Originally Posted by Angel48

But there are scripture that says to come together and worship, right? Is there any that say cancel any normal services for commercial reasons then? Since you already said its not about Jesus birthday, it's Santa Day.

And what about last year, since I wasn't here. Did everyone complain about Christmas Eve? New Years Eve?

People on one thread are telling me it's all in, or nothing.... Appearance etc... Fit the mold. But over here y'all argue going to the house of the Lord. How does that make any sense at all? If I wear a skirt I'll go to heaven but I can ditch church? Take a step back folks and listen to yourselves.

If the church doors are open, be there. If the Rapture comes and I'm sitting in church, I'll have a better chance of going I do believe.

Happy Thanksgiving

Spend this time with your family...

you will get lots various opinions on this forum, you don't have to take any of our advice.

Happy Thanksgiving Angel, hope you have a great day.