I’ve recently come across a lot of extra time. So I’m trying to make use of this time by completing lots of things on my to do list. One of the biggest items on that list is to go through my room, and get rid of all the unnecessary junk that I have accumulated over time. I’ve been craving simplicity in my life, and this is one of the biggest areas that I think I’ll be able to find it.
Today I finally made it around to my keepsake trunk. So many special memories in this old rugged trunk, and some really ridiculous stuff as well. Like an old notebook for instance. Nothing special in it, except for random teenage musings, silly notes, and stories I found amusing. As I was going through tearing out pages so that I can either use or sale this notebook, I came across a “letter” that I really loved. It’s a letter from Jesus to his child, and I’d really like to share it with you. Unfortunately, I cannot remember where this letter originally came from, and I never wrote it down in the notebook. I hope you love it as much as I do, and remember: You are cherished and loved by so many people, but especially by your precious creator.
Dear……
You may not know me, but I know everything about you. I know when you sit down and when you rise up. I am familiar with all your ways. Even the very hairs on your head are numbered. In me you live and move and have your being, for you are my offspring. I knew you before you were conceived. I chose you when I planned creation. You were not a mistake, for all your days are written in my book. I determined the exact time of your birth and where you would live. You are fearfully and wonderfully made, and I brought you forth on the day you were born.
I have been misrepresented by those who do not know me. I am not distant and angry, but am the complete expression of love. And it is my desire to lavish my love upon you, simply because you are my child and I am your Father. I offer you more than your earthly Father ever could, for I am the perfect Father. Every good gift that you receive comes from my hand. For I am your provider and meet all of your needs.
My plans for your future have always been filled with hope, because I love you with an everlasting love. My thoughts towards you are countless as the sands of the seashore. And I rejoice over you with singing. I will never stop doing good to you, for you are my treasured possession. I desire to establish you with all my heart and all my soul. If you seek me with all of your heart, you will find me. Delight in me and I will give you the desires of your heart. For it is I who gave you those desires. I am able to do more for you than you can possibly imagine, for I am your greatest encourager. I am also the Father who comforts you in all your troubles. When you are broken hearted, I am close to you. As a sheppard carries a lamb, I have carried you close to my heart. One day I will wipe every tear from your eye. And I will take away all the pain you have suffered on this earth.
I am your Father and I love you even as I love my son, Jesus. For in Jesus, my love for you is revealed. He is the exact representation of my being. He came to demonstrate that I am for you, not against you. And to tell you that I am not counting your sins. Jesus died so that you and I could be reconciled. His death was the ultimate expression of my love for you. I gave up everything that I loved so I might gain your love. If you receive the gift of my son, Jesus, you receive me. And nothing will ever separate you from my love again. Come home and I will throw you the biggest party heave has ever seen. I have always been the Father and will always be the Father.
My question is: Will you be my child?
I am waiting for you.
Love,
Your Dad, Almighty God.
