Don't Let the "Grand Old Grinch" Steal YOUR Christmas!
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READING FROM THE HOLY SCRIPTURES:
1 Peter 5:8-9
Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour. Stand firm against him, and be strong in your faith. Remember that your Christian brothers and sisters all over the world are going through the same kind of suffering you are.
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TODAY’S THOUGHTS
The "Grinch" is great news these days! The classic, wonderful Dr. Seuss book, "How the Grinch Stole Christmas," a traditional holiday TV show, is now a holiday smash hit, with its accompanying gifts and merchandise...and Grinch’s are everywhere!
When all is said and done--and seen, there's one "Grinch" I know who THINKS he's grand, ACTS like he's grand, and if you believe him, he will grandly take over your life--BIG TIME--stealing the precious gifts you've received from the Lord. He's the enemy of your soul. He'll steal the love, joy and peace of Christmas--and replace it with strife, sadness and stress--all too common at this time of the year.
Be on guard - let the Holy Spirit give you a discerning spirit so you won't be robbed of a REAL Christmas this year. Let's focus our full attention on Jesus Christ who came to fill our lives with eternal gifts that money cannot buy. Hold tightly to His love, joy and peace AND you'll still have plenty to give away. His gifts are without limit and without price (He's already paid it!)--and that's what Christmas is all about!
Believe it--don't let the "grand old Grinch" get his grungy foot in your door--show him the GRAND EXIT--and have a great day!
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PRAYER:
"Lord, in the hustle and bustle of Christmas preparation and celebration, help me not forget YOU--it's YOUR birthday, I know! I want Your love, joy and peace to flood my heart in these busy, hectic days; may I not give houseroom to the "grand old Grinch" who would steal a REAL Christmas from me; help me to take time to honor and worship You, the Prince of Peace, In Jesus' Name, Amen."
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