“Be devoted to one another in
love. Honor one another above yourselves.” – Romans 12:10 (NIV)
On one cold January morning,
Mary decided her New Year’s resolution would be to let her family members and
friends know how much she loved them. She’d always loved writing, so she chose
to write letters to those she cared about.
Each month, Mary would write
2-3 letters, each one to a different person. She would start by praising the
receiver for a spiritual gift they had and pointing out ways she’d seen that
gift at work in their life.
In a letter to her son, James
she pointed out how he had a wonderful ability to teach. She shared funny
memories of him teaching his stuffed animals when he was a toddler then his
younger siblings when they were born.
When she wrote to her
childhood friend, Mary praised the other woman’s gift of healing. She commented
on some of the lives she’d been able to change with her tender care and
compassion.
Before beginning the letters,
Mary always took a day or two to pray over the person. She asked God to show
her how to encourage the recipient and build them up. Then she’d sit down to
write and trust that God would direct her words.
Writing a letter can be a
wonderful way to express your love and devotion for someone. Share a funny
memory, express appreciation for what they do, or praise them for a spiritual
gift.
God, help me to build others up. I want to be an
encouragement to those around me! In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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