The Walk to the Mailbox

If you want to talk I'd prefer it in a letter as opposed to a phone call or text.

Don't get me wrong. I will reply to a text, and I'll answer my phone. But there's something about writing letters and receiving them.

I realize that I really like letters. Letters don't require instant reply, and they are an excellent lesson in patience. Letters allow you to put your thoughts down on a page. There is something very permanent about a pen, and something promising about putting it onto paper. In writing letters I have found I can be the most honest because I have time to collect all my thoughts. I have time to expand on ideas that otherwise get lost.
I like putting a stamp and addressing the letter. Licking the envelope is even a joyful experience. When I walk down to my mailbox with a letter to send, I get the chance to be thankful for the person I'm writing to. Putting the flag up on the mailbox is like sealing a deal.
Letters can be anything. Words of encouragement, apologies, ideas, jokes, condolences. 

You can call me later, text me tomorrow, but hey, today? Today, write me a letter.

Looking Forward

"I don't know what my future holds, but I know who holds my future." -Tim Tebow

The future can be a terrifying thing. Not knowing what will happen next, not knowing who you will be, not knowing where you'll go. It feels a lot like you have been thrown into a dark room where you can't see more than two feet in front of you. Nothing really seems to piece together.


But everything will fall into place, and everything will end up working out. I often have to remind myself, "Sometimes things have to fall apart so that they can later fall into place." God HAS a plan for the future, a plan especially for me, and a different one for you.

Many miles may separate us,

And people may come between.

But I know that the Lord has a plan-

Greater than anything heard or seen.

I don't know where I'm going,

You aren't sure what's ahead,

To the Lord I cast my trust

And to you I'll give my hand.

We will walk to Him together,

And when unsure of days to come-

We will cry out to our Father!

Our God will guide us home.

I pray my faith will grow;

I pray the same for you.

Whatever happens between us

I trust in God's great view.

a little thought

Little thoughts are like little bites. They're less difficult to choke on.

"Why would you ever complain, O Jacob,
or whine, Israel, saying,,
'God has lost track of me.
He doesn't care what happens to me'?
Don't you know anything? Haven't you been listening?
God doesn't come and go. God lasts.
He's creator of all you can see or imagine.
He doesn't get tired out, doesn't pause to catch his breath.
And he knows everything, inside and out.
He energizes those who get tired,
gives fresh strength to dropouts.
For even young people tire and drop out,
young folk in their prime stumble and fall.
But those who wait upon God get fresh strength.
They spread their wings and soar like eagles,
They run and don't get tired,
they walk and don't lag behind."
- Isaiah 40:27-31 MSG.

A thought. You're right when you feel like you can't go on alone. Because you need His strength to get by. He's got a grip on you and won't let you go (check out Isaiah 40:8-10 msg!!!). So when you feel like you're failing and need help in finals or relationships or family, go to the one who has a lot at His disposal. He just misses you and wants to have a conversation....Just allow yourself to fall back into that.

Small thoughts. Baby steps for the adults in us. <3