secret letter
I keep starting these posts with lines or sentences in mind, and coming up with only dry little secondary statements to fill in the blanks. At least, I'm concerned I've done this.
And in this moment, I wished to say something of the letter that I sent a "friend" in the mail yesterday. I didn't think the word friend was such a complicated word. It probably isn't; however, I would no longer call that recipient of my letter a friend... if it weren't for the curious concern that I feel for this person all of a sudden. I tried to avoid talking about "us" in the letter, but rather alluded to our ambiguous relationship, by way of broad "I don't know if..." kind of statements. Are we enemies? Little more than acquaintences? Am I allowed to write a letter to this person, given the absence of communication that we've held for the past year or so?
I wanted to, and I want to, live as if I had one day to say something--and for that something to remind this person of Jesus' love for them. (But, is it wrong of me to secretly hope that what I've sent will cause this person to make a stern decision never to speak to me again?)
Jesus said, "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light" (Matthew 11:28-30).
I pray that these words will stir you--and my friend.
And in this moment, I wished to say something of the letter that I sent a "friend" in the mail yesterday. I didn't think the word friend was such a complicated word. It probably isn't; however, I would no longer call that recipient of my letter a friend... if it weren't for the curious concern that I feel for this person all of a sudden. I tried to avoid talking about "us" in the letter, but rather alluded to our ambiguous relationship, by way of broad "I don't know if..." kind of statements. Are we enemies? Little more than acquaintences? Am I allowed to write a letter to this person, given the absence of communication that we've held for the past year or so?
I wanted to, and I want to, live as if I had one day to say something--and for that something to remind this person of Jesus' love for them. (But, is it wrong of me to secretly hope that what I've sent will cause this person to make a stern decision never to speak to me again?)
Jesus said, "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light" (Matthew 11:28-30).
I pray that these words will stir you--and my friend.
posted by B-Go at
10:43 AM
2 Comments:
they did stir me, thanks for posting.
i think your obedience in sending that letter out was great (since we just talked and i know more now) and i'm curiuos to see how she responds, too. whatever the response, God is still in control.
thanks for posting Jesus' words to us.
love you! s.
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strunny, At
5:23 PM
Some one just described you as "reserved but very affectionate".
I was so geeked, because "affectionate" was the exact word I've been looking for to describe your gentle, warm, and loving presence.
God has gifted you in many ways and your ability to love is not among the least of your talents.
The gift of love can cost you a lot sometimes, for you have to put yourself out there everytime you risk loving somebody.
I pray that your heart will be protected, and one day you will be filled with the joy of harvest for what you have sown.
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Megumi, At
11:27 AM
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