A Letter From
God
When the
ministers were asked to write
something for the web bulletin,
I immediately began to panic.
First of all, I am not a very
good writer. Secondly, I have
only preached one message so
far. In my opinion, I barely
squeak in to the “ministers”
category. So naturally I
decided to decline this most
intriguing invitation. However,
my newly saved, sanctified and
fired-up dad would not take no
for an answer.
As I was flipping
thru my bible trying to figure
out what to write about, I came
across a letter. The letter was
dated November 2007 and said…
Nacole,
I’ve been
wanting to tell you this for
three weeks but I’m not very
good at writing letters. I am
very proud of the work you do
here. Since I am not very good
at writing letters, I want you
to write this down and put it in
your bible to remind you for
years to come. I am very proud
of what you do here.
The last line of
the letter really stirred my
spirit. “I am very proud of
what you do here.” Wow! What a
statement! This letter was from
someone that I have a great deal
of respect for; someone that
holds a high position in our
church; someone that I didn’t
know even took notice at little
ol’ me.
Each time I read
this letter it warms my heart,
encourages me and helps me go on
a little longer. But tonight
was different. I looked at the
name at the end of the letter
and began to wonder what the
letter would say if it had been
from God. Would it still say I
am proud of what you do here?
Would it say I am pleased with
you? Would it say that you need
to do more? Would it be
something I would want to share
with other people or would it be
something I was ashamed of?
Today I challenge
you to search the corners of
your soul and examine your daily
walk with the Lord. If you were
to get a letter from God, what
would it say?????
Have a blessed
week,
Sis. Nacole Smith