I was given a letter at BLC tonight. It had been mailed to the church address so I was very curious as to what it might be. I only got chance to read it properly after I came home from the party. It was a very encouraging letter that answered a prayer. I have had a few questions in my heart lately and have not been able to re-ignite the fire I felt last year around the time I was reading COD and trying to do some work for the Bible College classes that we aborted. I asked God to help me a few days back when I returned from leave and I have waited to hear. Maybe he sent me several messages and I ignored them, I have never been one that felt he was speaking to me until much later when I analysed things. (engineers curse)
Then I got this letter and I know he has answered my prayer and I feel so encouraged that he has not given up on me. I have read that we go through some dark times in our faith and that we must see them through. I see others who burn so brightly for God that I wonder if I am doing everything right, that perhaps my transgressions truly outweigh my efforts. I feel torn between my roles as employee, father, husband and servant and I ask myself how can I do justice to all.
Then I get a letter and even though I think the author is being far too kind with me I feel a little spark of hope. I feel my mustard seed break through the surface of doubts and show me that God does indeed hear my prayers and what's more he answers them in ways I can understand.
I cannot decipher the signature of the author of the letter but I hope you will let me know who you are as I want to give you a hug and thank you for being his instrument. You cannot begin to know just how right your closing statement was:
May I always be a friend that could be of help in serving the Lord
My friend you have served him well and my heartfelt thanks go out to you (darn my eyes are watering again) for lighting my way in an hour of darkness. May the Lord be with you......
Paula, thanks for your comment, a good reminder, I have the letter now pinned to my noticeboard next to the PC at home a a reminder and encouragement
Posted by: DB | August 08, 2005 at 02:03 PM
Dave, it's so good to hear that someone was a blessing to you. Even if you never discover the author, it was an act of love you cannot dismiss. Perhaps you aren't meant to know. "But when you do a charitable deed, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, that your charitable deed may be done in secret." Matthew 6:3,4
Posted by: Paula | August 08, 2005 at 12:21 PM
ah ... I too want to find out who this mystery letter writer is :-) just to say thanks ... I got one too!
Posted by: Sivin Kit | August 07, 2005 at 06:38 AM