Dear Lord...

Day ninety-two

Last night as we were gathered for family prayer my youngest son shared some feelings and concerns that he was having.  We were up for another hour discussing options and then we said prayer and went to bed.  I had family prayer last night so I included a special request that the Lord would bless my son, and the rest of us too, to work together to overcome the issues that had been brought up.  This morning my prayer was very similar, I wanted the Lord to know that this is really important to me, so I used one of His tactics, repetition of a message.

As a parent I often wonder if what I am saying to my children is really getting through to them.  I think God feels this way too.  He has given us everything we need to succeed in this life, but do we always listen?  I cannot speak for God, but I know that I have shed countless tears, have had lots of sleepless nights, and have spent hours in prayer trying to help my children through their issues.  I have leaned on the Lord many times and have tried to teach my children to do the same.     

This morning I found out that it is paying off. On the dining room table was an envelope with a note in it from my son.  Is it strange that a one page note from my son makes all those tears, sleepless nights, and prayers worth it?  The note was very sweet, a son letting his mom know that he loves her, that all her efforts are appreciated, and that he gets that he needs to lean on the Lord.

So now it is my turn: 

Dear Lord,

I love you.  I know that you love me too.  I want you to know that I am listening to you, your efforts aren't wasted.  I know that you listen to me too, you hear my prayers and you answer them.  I know that everything you put in my life is for a reason, for my benefit, even if I don't show you that I appreciate it at the time. I don't know what type of person I would be without you in my life and I don't want to find out.  I hope you are proud of me and know that I am always trying to improve. Thank you for always being there for me. Thank you for all the blessing you have given me, especially my family and friends.  Thank you for loving me!

Your loving daughter,
Dawn

I hope the Lord feels the same way I did this morning when I read my sons note, extreme love. What would you say in your note?