Saturday, March 18, 2023
“Send a Hand-written Letter or Note”
Over the years, I’ve probably received more positive comments about this Challenge than any of the others during the Lenten Season. So just like last year and many years previously, sending a handwritten letter has returned to our tasks for the Season.
The letter, card, or note that we send to someone doesn’t need to be grammatically correct. Our recipient is not going to grade it with a red pen and send it back. Even our most stern grammar teacher will smile with delight upon receiving something this intentional!
Writing a letter takes time. Writing a note card to someone requires concentration to choose our words carefully. Writing a greeting card requires the forethought of making a trip to a local store and choosing something specific to send. When our person receives our handwritten note next week, they’ll be surprised and thankful. They’ll be comforted and valued. We might even be able to help them crack a smile on a rough day.
Today is Saturday and lots of us are going to be seeking something fun to explore. Writing a letter isn’t exactly “fun” for most of us, but the result of our effort could help create some fun for someone else that really needs it.
Write your note today. Address it, stamp it, and drop it in a mailbox. Do something intentional for someone else and allow them the opportunity to be valued, encouraged, and loved.
“Those of us who are strong and able in the faith need to step in and lend a hand to those who falter, and not just do what is most convenient for us. Strength is for service, not status. Each one of us needs to look after the good of the people around us, asking ourselves, “How can I help?” (Romans 15:1-2, The Message)
