Letters to God

Dear God, It's been a long time since I've felt led to write here.  For whatever reason, I'm feeling a definite longing to tonight... I'm not really sure where our relationship is...probably best described as a work in progress, and likely it always will be able to be described that way.  I feel like I've been kind of lousy at my end of things but have been doing okay with my Bible readings and devotionals. I haven't been to church since Christmas Eve service...and that I pretty much always make sure to go to.  I know it isn't mandatory but it would be nice to meet and fellowship with some others who are like minded. I'm more aware lately of how lonely I feel and yet I still have the hardest of times getting out with people.  I feel like I'm spinning in circles half the time.  I don't feel like I'm making any progress as time goes by...but I know I must be...and I know you've held me up more then once when I didn't think I coul...

Dear Father, We're barely half way into the first month of the year and already so many awful things are happening to those around me.  I know life is tough, and we're suppose to trust you...but it's scary. The earthquake and devastation in Haiti is one of the big things right now.  I'm afraid to even look at pictures and video's because I'd rather be oblivious to how awful things there really are.  I know that sounds horrible, and don't get me wrong, they are all in my prayers...You know that...just stuff like that is scary. Then there's the issues within my own family...marital problems amongst my cousins.  They've separated and are heading for divorce....more then one of my cousins is facing this with their marriages right now.  It's hard to see others lose loved ones. And then tonight, K, is given notice that her job is being terminated.  This is a job she loved dearly and she looked forward to every day.  We know that You work things ...

Dear Father, I just wanted to take a moment on this last day of the year to write you a letter.  Thank you for everything you have blessed me with throughout the year and for the obstacles you've helped me to overcome.  The year started out so rough and has been quite a ride but I'm able to say it's ending well.  There's been a lot of good this year and a lot of bad and I'm actually honestly thankful for it all.  After all, it is those bad times that make me appreciate the good that much more. Today not only marks the end of a year, but also it marks a day for me were I can say I have been 6 months self injury free.  I couldn't say that if I didn't have Your help.  In the past year, with your help I've gone from not knowing whether I wanted to even believe You existed to acknowledging that YES, You definitely do and I want to have You in my life. I know I don't talk to you like I should, or read your word enough, but I think as time goes f...

Dear Father God, I don't really have words to say right now...I'm feeling sad.  I know you know this already but my Uncle passed away this morning and I'm sure he must be up there with You.  Much of my family here is grieving a loss.  If you can please bring comfort to each of them and wrap your loving arms around them.  This time of year is hard for many without dealing with loss.  I still want to do my best to celebrate Your Son's birth and life.  I think it's going to be a little more challenging though.  It's sometimes hard to celebrate and grieve at the same time.  I love you Father and I love my uncle even if I didn't know him well.  Show him the ropes up there will ya.  I'm sure he'll be watching all of us down here to make sure we are trying to have a good time.  Love FPD

Dear Father God, Christmas is almost upon us and it's easy for us humans to get caught up in what the world's view of christmas has become.  Many of us have forgotten the true meaning of the season....it's not about spending money, running to the store, getting stressed out, or how much we're getting...it's suppose to be about celebrating Your Son.  Your Precious Son who came to Earth, born of a virgin, who died for our sins (yes, each and every one of them) and rose again three days later.  It's about celebrating Your Son's miraculous birth.  Please help me to remember that more during these next few days and to not let me get caught up in so many of the "things" that today's christmas seems to have become about.  Thank you Lord for the wonderful gift you gave me, the only One that should ever really matter to me.  Your Son, my Savior!  This Christmas I want to make it a point to celebrate One Very Special Birthday!  I want to focus mor...

Hello, I'm FoundProdigalDaughter (fpd) and I am feeling led to branch off my original blog called Life's Journeys to one that's more specific to my desire to building a relationship with my heavenly Father and write Him my letters, poems, ask Him questions and really whatever He leads me to do.  At times, in the future, there may be guest bloggers write and share their letters.  This blog though is not about receiving answers from anyone here but just to write your heartfelt letters addressed to God. Family friendly would be ideal, but I know sometimes angry and/or emotional letters may be written and I don't wish for any one to have to censor what they are feeling but to pour it all out to God....even if you are mad at Him.  Trust me, I've written my share of mad letters to Him...although I hope the majority of mine now will be more about my desire to have a closer relationship with Him and to seek His direction in my life. Over the next while, as I feel le...