Letter to God

Not long ago, I sat with an amazing man who was wanting some tips for his marriage. As we talked, I asked him to write a letter. Writing can clear the ricocheting thoughts in my mind that keep me from focusing on what I need to do to better myself. However, this was an unusual letter. I asked him to write a letter from God to him. The following week, he brought me this letter, which he agreed I could share:

December 18, 2017

Dearest Son,

I want to compliment you on your gentle and calm spirit. You know those are the qualities I covet for all of my children.

Gentleness is that part of love that I longed to see even in your marriage. By the way, I love your darling wife, more than words can say or more than I can fully describe or your understanding on earth's side of heaven.

I chose your wife for you so that you would have someone to care for and to love. Be gentle with her. I made her different from you. Allow those differences to be my way of showing you how my creation is unique and what I do best.

Be gentle and of a calm spirit with her. "Gentleness is a willingness to accept limitations and ailments without taking out your aggravation on her or others. Gentleness shows gratitude for the smallest service rendered and for tolerance for those, including your wife, who you may think do not always do it right. Being kind to your wife is the crowning mark of a good and gentle person."

You know my son Jesus when he walked the dusty roads of Palestine, was described as "gentle and humble of heart” (Matt. 11:29). Humility is a word I wrote about in my last letter to you. Do you remember the words "the lower you bend, the closer you are to me."

My inspired word says, "Humble yourself under my mighty hand and I will lift you up in due time. Cast all your cares on me, for I care for you." (1Peter 5:6). All of heaven's resources are available for you to love your wife with a kind, gentle, and humble spirit. Stay calm in the times of conflict and trust me to always be there in the midst of the storm.

 I love you Son.

Your Heavenly Father.

Sometimes I need to relax and write my thoughts to see what "I CAN" do. This letter is a great example.

Watch for the blind spots.

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