a letter from Jesus . . .

Dear Friend,
     I just had to write to tell you how much I love you and care for you.  Yesterday, I saw you walking and laughing with your friends, I hoped that soon you'd want Me to walk with you too.  So, I painted you a sunset to close your day and whispered a cool breeze to refresh you.  I waited; you never called.  I just kept on loving you.
     As I watched you fall asleep last night, I wanted so much to touch you.  I spilled moonlight onto your face ~ trickling down your cheeks as so many tears have.  You didn't even think of me; I wanted so much to comfort you.
The next day I exploded a brilliant sunrise into a glorious morning for you.  But you woke up late and rushed off to work ~ you didn't even notice.  My sky became cloudy and My tears were the rain.
     I love you.  Oh, if  you'd only listen.  I really love you.  I try to say it in the quiet of the green meadow and in the blue sky.  The wind whispers My love throughout treetops and spills it into the vibrant colors of the flowers.  I shout it to you in the thunder of the great waterfalls and compose love songs for birds to sing for you.  I warm you with the clothing of My sunshine and perfume the air with nature's sweet scent.  My love for you is deeper that the ocean and greater than any need in your heart.  If you'd only realize how I care.  I died just for you.
My dad sends His love.  I want you to meet Him.  He cares, too.  Fathers are just that way.  So please call Me soon.  No matter how long it takes, I'lll wait because I love you.
Your Friend,
Jesus

written by: Voni Rathkey

THIS YEAR . . .

mend a quarrel,
Seek out a forgotten friend.
Write a love letter.
Share some treasure.  Give a
soft answer. Encourage youth.
Keep a promise. Find the time.
Forgive an enemy.  Listen.
Apologize, if you were wrong.
Think first of someone else.
Be kind and gentle.
Laugh a little. Laugh a little more.
Express your grattitude. Gladden
the heart of a child. Take pleasure
in the beauty and wonder of the earth.
Lpeak your love.  Speak it again.
Speak it still once again.

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