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Dear Pen Friend
Our paths have crossed because of
our mutual interest in what is deemed by many to be a sub-culture of our
society today and in what is more and more often
disparagingly referred to as “snail mail”.
We live in a world that is revolving at such a fast pace of electronic gadgets,
technological wizardry, and virtual relationships that often leaves a person feeling
totally isolated, disconnected and alone.
And yet, people will boast that
they may have hundreds, or even thousands of virtual “friends”.
Critics scoff at the notion that there would be any such individual that
would find the activity of a hand written letter a necessity in our world
today. Obviously, those critics have
never delved into the world of snail mail!
Since beginning my blog, “The Lost Art Of Letter-Writing
…Revived!” several years ago, I have
been amazed with the creativity and passion I have seen exhibited in this letter writing world! There are
beautiful cards, myriads of swaps, gorgeously and creatively decorated
envelopes (mail art) , witty, charmingly written letters penned in beautiful calligraphy or scrawled
in the best penmanship the writer can muster.
All this to satisfy a need to communicate in a slower, more thoughtful
and meaningful way and possibly to escape the drudgeries of life.
As delightful as it is to receive
a hand- written letter, thoughtfully
prepared, and sent with the highest
intentions, it cannot fully satisfy life’s longings. However, there is an
unparalleled message written
and preserved for our reading. Many have
compared the Holy Bible to the greatest love letter ever written for
humanity. It answers man’s deepest need
of being made right with God.
This “letter”, the Bible, has
been sent to everyone in the world, (John 3:16) but sadly remains unopened by
so many! Think of it! An unopened letter!
If one were to open it, he would find
that it has much to tell us about our
lost condition and why we have such longings of the heart , longings this world
can never satisfy. A great place to begin reading is the book of John.
In letter writing, I like to “get
to the point” fairly quickly and I like to fully inform, so let me share a few
verses to get you started.
·
We need
to be saved. Romans 3:10- As it is
written , There is none righteous, no, not one.
Romans 3:23- For
all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God. Romans 6:23 –For the wages of sin is death,
but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
·
We cannot
save ourselves. Titus 3:5- Not by
works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved
us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost.
·
God’s Son
died to save us. Romans 5:8-But
God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ
died for us.
·
God’s
Word shows you how to be saved. Isaiah
55:6-7 – Seek ye the Lord while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is
near: Let the wicked forsake his way and
the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the Lord, and he will
have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon. John 3:16-For God so loved the world that he
gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish,
but have everlasting life. Romans 10:9-
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus , and shalt believe in
thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
Just as we could not conceive
of letter from a lover going unopened by
its intended recipient , the same is true of this “letter” from God, what a
travesty that would be. Why not open it now before it is too late.
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Hey! I found your blog through Little girl Designs, and am delighted to see your love of letter writing, as that is one of my loves too! Even more than that though, I am delighted to see that you are a Christian, as I am also! It is truly the best gift in the world to know the love of Christ, and the Bible is the best letter in the world!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your comment. YES, it is the most wonderful thing, to know Him and his love for us!
DeleteA fellow "snail mail" sender of joy, Austenite, AND a Christian?! I'm so grateful to have found you!
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Nina Ruth :+)
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DeleteWhat a beautiful way to use your platform for his glory. Blessings to you!
ReplyDeleteThank you Sarah! Yes , to God be the Glory!
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