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By now you would have the chestnuts roasting on an open fire and Jack Frost might be nipping on your nose while you listen to Yuletide Carols.

It is almost impossible to miss out on the excitement that this season brings. I’ve always enjoyed Christmas time; it could never come soon enough each year.

I have fond memories of wildly tearing away the gift wrap of presents under the tree on Christmas night as a child, while in the corner of my eyes looking on to see what my sister and brother got.

While I have always enjoyed the season, for others it can be a very stressful time. Christmas time means more traffic on the roads and longer lines at the checkout counter. For many, because of circumstances beyond their control, it would be just an ordinary day.

For many children around the world, that is what Christmas Day is; just an ordinary day. I have a soft spot in my heart for the families of the 450,000 killed in the Darfur Genocide and the 2.5 million more who have been displaced as a result of this.

Just in case you are not aware of them, I will like to introduce to you two organizations that I support that work on behalf of these people. The first is Children International. Through them, I sponsor three beautiful children (pictured) from India , Ecuador and The Philippines.

I cannot express enough the joy that comes to my heart from receiving letters and progress reports from these kids, knowing that I am making a difference in their lives.

The Save Darfur Coalition has been working around the country and across the globe, inspiring action, raising awareness and speaking truth to power on behalf of the people of Darfur. They have also been working with world leaders, demanding an end to the Darfur Genocide.

The aforementioned is not for self-praise mind you. It is for the purpose of extending an invitation to you to join hands with me in making a difference in the lives of others this Christmas.

Christ himself said in Matthew 25:40 that “whatever you do for one of the least of these brothers of Mine, you did for Me.” I feel strongly that God expects us to use the blessings that He has given us to help the weak, the poor and the marginalized.

Let us forget not the gift given to us in that little town of Bethlehem more than two thousand years ago. The best way I believe, to remember that precious gift is to give the gift of the chance for a better life to another.

Below are the links to the organizations I mentioned that would afford you the opportunity to find out more about what they are doing and how you can join in.

Finally, I’m offering this simple phrase to kids from one to ninety-two; although its been said many times, many ways, God bless you and Merry Christmas to you and yours.

From my heart, to yours,
Akhenaton

Children International

The Save Darfur Coalition