Eight months ago I started a letter writing project I believe
God had birthed in my heart. I have a little less than four months to go before
I will have completed the initial project: one hand written letter of
encouragement to a different person each day for one year, each with a
scripture verse.
One day last week, I had a flashing negative thought: these letters
are just a way of trying to gain human approval. The accusation surfaced in my
mind, calling to question if sending these letters to people and saying nice or
encouraging things was so they might like me. Learning from my husband’s
example of not getting defensive but always looking for truth first, I asked
myself if it was true. I did a heart check.
Motives:
First and foremost:
to follow God’s leading in hopes to bring Him
glory
Secondly:
to “hearten”, meaning to incite others
with courage or good cheer
Third:
lots of practice writing
After personal reflection the negative thought holds no
weight. To prove matters even more, when when I receive feedback today from
someone I sent a letter to, I am even more certain
this project has nothing to do with me
and what I can get out of it but all about God and pointing people to their Him:
“Words alone cannot begin to express my heartfelt gratitude
for your kind words I so desperately needed to hear and read the scripture you
included in your note. I have recently renewed my faith in God and putting all of
my trust in Him. During the past 4 years I’ve lost my mom, sister and recently
my dad… difficult as it is, I know they are at peace with our Heavenly Father.
I will pray for you daily as well as for your family. God is at the center of
my life. Thank you and God bless.”
I am overwhelmed at what God IS doing through this project!
To God alone be the glory for loving us, even through the feeble
efforts of letter writing.
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