Friday, May 31, 2013

Now I'm a believer

Dear God,

I thank You.  Thank You for waking me up this morning.  You have allowed me to live another day.  I am blessed to know You as my Lord and my Savior.  You are the only Way to the Father and He rose You from the dead.  Fill me with Your Holy Spirit.  I thank You for saving me and for loving me.

In Jesus' name,
Amen

Thursday, May 30, 2013

Bridge over troubled waters

Dear God,

Thank You for being a bridge over troubled waters.  I am enduring so much and I am so overwhelmed right now.  I turn everything over to You for You are the God above all of us.  Thank You, Lord.  There is so much I want to do and so much I wish to conquer, but I have realized that You are the one who has a plan for my life.  I have a purpose on this planet.  Even though I have no idea what it is yet, I am grateful that You have given me that purpose.  You are good and merciful.  I leave everything in Your care.  I wasn't sure how to leave it all to You, but let go, and let God is about relinquishing control and that is what I am going to do.  All I have is Yours because You are the Lord of all things and I surrender all to You.

Sincerely,
Letters to God

Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Endurance

Dear Heavenly Father,

I thank You that You are a Righteous God.  You have given me the strength to endure all that I have endured.  I am stronger because of You and for that, I am thankful.  Help me to continue to endure.  Help me to also be mindful of those who have and are going through much worse.  Sometimes I wonder why I am so self-centered and self-involved.  I have issues but there are many who have bigger crosses to bear.  Many don't have a home or a family or food to eat.  I do.  I have these things and for that, I am ever thankful to You, Lord.  I am sorry that I am so self-involved at times.  I feel so alone and that is why.  I never felt so much more alone than today.  I have had thoughts about being bullied and I have been just overwhelmed.  Being in my shoes can be overwhelming but I can only imagine being in even bigger shoes such as not having enough to eat or other things that I take for granted.  There are bigger crosses to bear and I thank You that Your grace is sufficient in those times.

Sincerely,
Letters to God

Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Social life

Lord Jesus,

I need help in developing my social skills.  I care too little about what You think and too much about what others think.  I have had that struggle for a long time and I need help in working on it.  I need immediate assistance in this particular matter.  I do feel lonely and bored.  It is an irony in that I am a loner but there are times when I need a shoulder to cry on or that closer than a phone call or email.  My social life is limited and my avenues are even more limited.  I need Your wisdom and Your understanding, O Lord.

Sincerely,
Letters to God

Monday, May 27, 2013

Dear Lord Jesus

Dear Lord Jesus,

I am sorry for the wrongs that I have committed.  I am a sinner in need of a Savior.  I need You, Lord Jesus.  Save me, Lord Jesus, for You are the only way to the Father.  I believe with all of my heart that He rose You from the dead.  I know that I have not been perfect, but I want to be made perfect in Love because I know and believe that You are Love.  Thank You for loving me enough to die on the cross for me.  I will live for You and serve You all the days of my life.  I receive now as Lord and Savior.  Thank You for saving me.

In Jesus' name,

Amen

Saturday, May 25, 2013

Thank You, Jesus

Dear Jesus,

Thank You for dying on the cross for me.  I know and believe with all of my heart that the Father rose from the dead.  Thank You for saving me.  You love me because You are love.  I give You thanks and praise for all that You have done for me.  Thank You for forgiveness of all of my sins.  Thank You for filling me with the Holy Spirit on high.  Thank You for You guide me with Your eye.  I love You because You first loved me.  I am sorry for the wrongs I have committed in my life.  Thank You for saving me.

Sincerely,
Letters To God

Friday, May 24, 2013

Short letter

Dear Lord,
Help me.  I need to get out more.  I had a great coversation today.  Thank You for that little miracle.  Sometimes the shortest prayers produce the greatest miracles.  Thank You.

Sincerely,
Letters to God

Thursday, May 23, 2013

Grateful

Dear Lord,

Thank You for waking me up this morning are the words I use to thank You for another day.  I need to be grateful more often.  I have all that I need even when I don't realize it.  I am alive for starters is what I am grateful for.  I have a home, hearth, a family, food, and most of all, You.  Thank you.  I am glad and honored rather, to take the time to say thank You.  I am grateful for all that You have done for me.  I am praiseworthy and earnest.  I am in love and I am happy.  There is just so much to be thankful for and it is about You.  Thank You for this and every day.

Sincerely,
Letters To God

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Communication with God

Dear God,
It is a very hard thing to communicate with You.  I want more than anything to communicate with You, even in times when there seems to be no need.  It is so sad that whenever we as humans are in need, we draw near to You.  Yet it is even sadder when we don't seem to need You only because things are so good.  I know that is not what a relationship is about.  I guess it is about give and take, but I know this much: those in a relationship have to give it their all.  It requires love, trust, mutual respect, spending quality time, and sacrifice.  Sadly, I am not good at relationships and I would like to be.  I need wisdom and guidance in this area.  I am a loner basically and I am quite shy, at least around people.  But with You I can at least be myself.  Well, apparently, because You already know who I am and I can trust You.  You are loyal and you won't laugh at me or my imperfections.  Your word says that You know the number of hairs on my head.  I am amazed and awed at that.  I am filled with awe just thinking about that.  You are awesome.

Sincerely,
Letters to God

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Bullying

Dear Heavenly Father,

I am very happy to be writing you this letter.  As You know, I was a regular shy kid who was bullied when she was younger.  You are the God of the oppressed and the downtrodden.  While I don't consider myself oppressed and downtrodden, it does feel that way when you are bullied.  I will say a prayer today for all of those who are being bullied and have been bullied.  As You also know, I live in a world and in a nation where character seems to matter less and less judging by the actions of many.  It also seems to pass down to our kids.  I really don't know if it has gotten worse over the years or if technology has given bullies greater avenues to pick on those who couldn't fight back.  When I was a kid, I don't remember commercials and public ads about kids being bullied.  I guess a lot of people figured out that bullying is a part of life, though not a good one.  Then there are the school shootings, which highlighted many issues including bullying.  It is a shame that a child cannot find positive outlets or adults that could help a child take care of the situation.  I live in a culture that doesn't appreciate You, and that is sad.  We as humans cannot do things alone without you, so I ask that You intervene mightily in our nation, especially on the behalf of our children.  They need You.  We all need You.

Sincerely,
Letters to God

Monday, May 20, 2013

My praise to God

Dear Lord,

I love You.  I cherish You.  I honor You.  I Thank You.  I praise You to the highest Heavens from the Earth.  There is so much that I thank You for.  You have saved me and forgive me.  You have given me so much in life.  Let everything that have breath, let it all praise You.  Praise the Lord.

Sincerely,

Letters to God

Sunday, May 19, 2013

Guidance

Dear God,

I would like to know how to pray.  I wish to spend more time with You.  I would like to know more about You.  I want to thank You for all You have done for me.  Teach me all of Your ways.  Guide me in all of Your ways.  Forgive me for all of my sins. 

Sincerely,

Letters to God

Saturday, May 18, 2013

Getting ready

Dear Heavenly Father,

I have a long way to go.  I am afraid that I won't be ready for your return.  In fact, I look forward to Your return.  I love You and honor You and give You glory.  You know all and see all.  I haven't always been a good Christian, but I am doing my best.  More than anything, I want to be a true Christian who is ready for Your imminent return.  What else can I do in the meantime?  I will look up, for my redemption draws near.

Sincerely,
Letters to God

Friday, May 17, 2013

Battlefield of the mind

Dear God,

Thank you for waking me up this morning.  I admit that I am not the most proactive person.  I realize that I need to change my mindset.  Help me to do that.  Help me to renew my mind.  I give glory to You.  For You are the only wise God, My Savior, Be glory, majesty, dominion, and power, both now, and forever. 

Sincerely,
Letters to God

Thursday, May 16, 2013

Thank You, Lord

Dear God,

I have to admit a few things about myself.  Well, I guess my appointment will reveal a few things.  I feel like a weakling at times, but because of You, I have become stronger.  Thank You.  I am sorry that I don't always give You thanks and praise more often.  How do I thank You?  How do I praise You?  How do I worship You and show You love, Lord?  I just feel so inadequate next to You.  You are the Best and I thank You for that.

Sincerely,

Letters To God

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Dear Lord

Dear God,

I wonder if I have committed idolatry last night.  I am not sure if my crush is an obsession or if my obsession is idolatry.  I do worry that a simple crush can turn into obsession.  I have all the trappings of an obsession.  I can live without him sure.  I have this long to live without him.  I don't even remember when the obsession all started.

I am in an obsession mode.  Maybe it is a crush.  I am so confused right now.  I just hope that I am not an idolator.  I know that idolatry can take away from my relationship with you and I certainly don't want that.  I want you.  I need you.  I want a relationship with you.  I want a closer relationship with You.

My desire is to have a closer walk with You.  I put my trust in You.  I don't trust myself or my motives even when it comes to my walk with You.  I believe that I am Heavenbound, but I am not sure if I am ready.  I live everyday fighting and fighting and fighting.  I wonder if the OCD is a part of my fight.  After all, Your word says to fight the good fight of faith.

I need all of the strength, wisdom, and guidance.  I need a sense of direction in my life, but I don't know where to begin.  There is so much I want to do and need to do.  But like I said, I don't trust myself or my motives.  I put my trust in You because You know me better than I know myself.  For that, I am forever grateful.

Sincerely,

Letters To God

Monday, May 13, 2013

Crush/Obsession letter

Dear God,
I am up right now because I went to bed early.  I still like my crush so I guess I will have to be patient and weigh it out.  But is that your will concerning my obsession?  I admit that it is an obsession and I don't want to obsess over anyone else....again.  It can be difficult because my life is like a series of vicious cycles.  Have I leaned on my own understanding when it comes to this situation?  Lord, I just have so many questions that I want to ask concerning this particular topic.  The actor is too old for me if I were to be asked out by him but there is a sexiness and a magnetism to this guy.  He was beautiful when he was young.  I loved his voice, his smile, his looks, and most of all, his talent.  He was and still is a talented actor.  I have been a fan for only a short while but my obsession has bothered me ever since the near beginning, Lord.  I need help in overcoming this obsession and not just put it to bed, but put it out of my mind.  I am writing this letter to you because I want to know you better and to spend time with you.  I have learned that I have no reason to trust myself but I need and desire and know to put my trust in You for all things.  I wonder if this situation is drawing me closer to You and if so, how?  I know it seems strange to say that, but it has drawn me closer to You and for that, I am most thankful.

Sincerely,
Letters to God