My letter to God

Our youth group just finished watching the movie "Letters to God",  http://letterstogodthemovie.com/the-movie    if you haven't had the opportunity to see it, well you should. It is based on the real life story of a young boy who is battling cancer and how he writes letters to God to express himself. He does this as his communication with God about what concerns him.


I have been thinking about this movie and considered what I might write to God. As I look back over my journey with God their are times when I would have shared my joys and victories. Other times I would have certainly poured out my heart in despair and lonliness. At this point in my life i have learned that God wants to hear both from me, and that I can tell him whatever I want.


Here are some of the things I would write to Him now:


Hey friend,


I am so glad that you are a vital part of my life. You know me better than anyone else and that is both good and bad I guess. It's good cuz you know my heart, but it's bad cuz you know sometimes I fall way short of what I could be. I don't want to fall short, but sometimes I get soo tired.


God if there is one thing I wish you would change for me personally, it is that I am so tired of being in pain. I know my pain is small compared to what others have to endure, but I think if I wasn't so exhausted from it I could do much more. It just wears me out.


I have a request for my family too. Lord you know all of our physical struggles with pain and mental illness, I would love for you to set us free from that. I am thankful Lord that one day none of us will have pain, and that keeps me going strong with you.


On a ministry level, I  would ask God that you go before us and level the mountains that are before us. Sometimes the challenges seem too big for me but I am grateful that they are not too big for you. God I am thankful that you have all the resources we need and that you are raising up people to come on board and support your ministry thru Boaz.


I am so blessed when I think of all the families our ministry has impacted and I pray God that you would continue to meet their needs. You know their frustration and how much poverty has impacted their lives. Help us to be your hands and feet to them.


Finally, I would say. God all of my hope, my trust, my future and my desire is in you and for you. Thanks again for being my closest friend, one that gives me unconditional love. Jesus I love you and I desire for others to come to know and understand you and receive your gift of salvation.


Your friend and servant,


Scott