As a child I looked forward to the sound of the postman pushing letters through the door and would often run to see if there was a letter for me! It made me feel extra special to receive a letter from my cousin, because she lived in Derby and I lived in London we rarely saw each other, so it was fun to write. In my twenties I met people from other countries while travelling, therefore letter writing was a great way to keep in contact.
Maybe in the 21st century we have replaced letter writing with emails, texts, and instant messaging, but I think there is still something beautiful about sending and receiving a hand written letter, card, or short note. I like the stationary, the writing styles, the pictures on cards, but most of all the personal message that is contained within that means so much to me.
Unlike a conversation which can be forgotten in part over time, a letter is more tangible and may be preserved for years, it can be read and reread over and again. However a letter can be sent to us but we can choose to never open it and read it.
We all have the opportunity to read a personal letter from our dad, our heavenly Father, God. He has so much that he wants to let us know that it fills up a whole book, the bible. 2 Corinthians 6:18 says,
“I will be a Father to you, and you will be my sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty.”
But the question remains do we value having a relationship with Him and will we take the time to read what He says?
Next time you hear the post drop through your letterbox, remember that Your Heavenly Father loves you and has a letter for you to read.