A Letter to YOU!
This is a letter to you from whoever you need it to be from. It could be from your mom or dad, a grandparent, brother, sister, aunt or uncle. Maybe a friend, co-worker, cousin or neighbor. Perhaps from your priest, pastor or rabbi. Or from your spouse or girlfriend or boyfriend. Maybe a stranger and yes, maybe even God Himself.
The Holy Spirit had been speaking to me for sometime about writing a letter to everyone. I was a bit puzzled as to the why, but as with many things the Lord asks me to do…I seldom know the why at the time.
Normally I don’t ask for people to pass on the things I put out there, but for some reason I believe this letter needs to reach many people. Please pass it on. Thank You!
I am going to let The Holy Spirit take over my fingers and we will all see what He has for us to hear…This letter is for you.
June 2, 2015 @ 4:44pm
Dear You~
I wanted you to know that I don’t always voice what I see or hear. I don’t always show my appreciation, affection or approval. Sometimes I just figure it’s not important or not needed; however, recently I have found out you didn’t know what I’ve seen in you. So, I no longer want that to be a mystery to your heart. I want to put in writing exactly what I want you to hear. That way there will never be any wondering or any doubt.
I have seen you much of your life. I saw the joy you experienced in moments of your childhood and I saw the great pain you endured as a small child when you thought you disappointed the people you loved most. Know that in those years you were a complete joy to those that truly knew you. Like me…I saw the beauty of your inside and the magnificence of your outside. I knew you would be significant in this world as you grew older. I knew you had so many gifts and talents that you alone could change so many lives for the better. It has recently come to my attention that you have not seen in you what I see.
You have a kind heart that is sometimes afraid of being seen because you don’t want to seem weak. Know that the kindest hearts emulate the strongest spirits. You are intelligent beyond what you can comprehend. God planted in you exactly the mix of wisdom and knowledge you need to fulfill your purpose on this earth. Know that you truly are smart enough to live an amazing life.
I have seen you step in and help young kids and the elderly. I have seen you reach the toy that was out of grasp of the toddler and I have seen you hold a frightened pet so a child could pet it with ease. I have seen you play with the neighbor kids and their friends that made them feel so important and I have seen you roaring in laughter at the stories from those many generations older than you.
You have a gift of bringing joy. You have a compassionate heart that loves so much sometimes it hurts. You can be very hard on yourself trying to please everyone around you. I want you to know that no matter what you have done in life to this point and no matter what you will do in the future I see the good that is in you. You do not need to strive to please those around you. You simply bless those around you just by being you.
I have seen you when you have walked in dark places and felt you weren’t worth any good to any one…I saw you fight your way out of those places. Sometimes it went quickly and sometimes it took time. I have only heard the good about you from people that know you. They say you would give the shirt off your back to help a stranger and that you would bend over backwards to help those you care for most.
I want you to know that as you go through the rest of your life I know you are going to impact each person you come in contact with. You are going to do great things that will literally cause those around you to want to be the best versions of themselves.
I know that some days will be very challenging and some days you won’t want to get out of bed…and you know what?? That’s okay. Sometimes it’s okay not to be okay. Don’t beat yourself up about the shortcomings that life throws your way. It happens to everyone at different times and at different levels.
I want you to know that I am a silent cheerleader in your corner. You may not always see or hear me, but I am there. I am the one that saw you crying at the stop light and said a prayer for you. I’m the one that heard about situations you have faced and called out to God on your behalf. I’m the one that wants you to know you are so incredibly wonderful and I don’t ever want you to forget that. I want you to know I will never give up on you when you feel you have failed and I will love you no matter how unlovable you feel you are.
You are an important peace to many others miracles. You may not see it at this moment, but you are. My hopes are that this letter to you is a piece of your journey that you will always remember and that I get to be a piece of helping you know your value to keep pursuing and being the best version of you!
Sincerely,
Whoever You Need Me to Be
Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. (Isaiah 41:10)