A Letter to a Friend

I had a plan for my twenty dollar bill. I was going to split it between all the ladies at work and attach a short, encouraging letter with a Bible verse. They would have loved it. That would have been too easy.

Instead, I gave my money to a friend who I have been growing closer to through many classes and projects recently. I really want this friend to understand the love of Christ. She has attended NINE once and gone to the Calm once or twice. She has asked me to pray for a sick family member. However, she has also told me she is not "religious" and does not have any strong faith in those matters. I believe she's seeking, and I believe God is working. That is why I decided to write her a letter. I was scared what it would do to our friendship. I did not want to push Jesus on to her. I did not want things to be awkward between us. Frankly, I was afraid she would judge me and stop opening up to me.

But I sat down and wrote a letter. Somehow a paragraph turned into three pages. I wrote of how much her friendship meant to me. I shared my beliefs and my favorite Bible verses. I invited her to spend the money for gas to drive to see her sick family member or boyfriend, to buy food, or to go to the Spunker. Then I mailed the letter. And waited. A couple days later she e-mailed me about one of the assignments. At the end of the e-mail she included a paragraph of thanks. I am praying this letter will lead to conversation. The Lord already provided an opportunity for me to witness to her that in hindsight I realized I did not take. He will provide another opportunity. Additionally, I pray this experience will catalyze similar steps toward furthering the kingdom in my own life.

Mallori