Letters to Jesus

Looking through some of my journals, I came across this letter I wrote...

I write letters to Jesus all the time. Most of them are like this one below...it's usually just me, rambling my thoughts, concerns, cares, worries, fears, praises- whatever. I love to write them down though, because that is best way for me to describe who I am and what I am thinking.
I love talking, don't get me wrong; anyone who knows me even a little can tell you that.  But, the best way I get my feelings out, the best way I vent, the best way I 'cry', is by writing it all down, writing in my journals or texting someone my thoughts. It is then that I can think, process what I want to say- and usually it comes out ok.
If someone were to pick up my journals and read through them, most are like this entry below, and if someone were to read through all of my journals; they would see how much God has moulded me and shaped me through time. 
He has been working on me and teaching me things through these years.  I like looking through my entries and seeing just how much God has been helping me grow and teaching me things, even when I did not know it.  I love to see Him placing people in my life for a purpose, and me finally realizing that!


Speaking of friends, God has given me some of the best friends anyone could EVER ask for! They challenge me so much and really, sincerely, have helped me grow in my walk with Christ. I will be forever grateful to each and every one of them for being real and honest and a true friend to me. Someone to make me laugh, think, and talk. Someone to listen as I constantly ramble on...
I thank my friends for their listening skills...and patience :)

So all of that as an intro, here is one of my journal entries (or letters to Jesus). I don't really remember when I wrote this- but I do know it was recently!

God Bless,
Miss Bethany<3



Dear Jesus, 

I want to do big things for you Lord, I just don't know where to start.

So many things have happened recently, and I feel the weight of it on my shoulders. Sometimes,  I feel my flesh trying to lure me into all the promises of 'good things.' But I know the truth Lord, I know you. I love you. You have been so much to me, you have taught me so much. 

Lord, show me Your ways that I might know where to go. Better yet, hold my hand and carry me through the tough and scary parts. For You, o God, are good and gracious, abounding in steadfast love. Through my simple and finite life Lord, may you receive all praise and honor. 

I want my words to count for something. I want my life to represent something-someone. I want that someone to be you Lord. 

I want to leave a mark on the world for you Lord. I pray that I will leave a legacy, and a rich heritage for Your glory. I don't want the world's recognition, just Yours. I crave You and Your presence and I seek Your face. 

I fail many times, too many. I screw up, I blow it- way too frequently, but I seek You- I want You and need You. 

Teach me to seek Your face continually through the day. When things don't go right may I hide in Your peace. Thank you for loving me and holding me when I am down. 

Thank you for giving me joy beyond measure. I pray that everything I do will bring a smile to Your face! I love You.

“The King is enthralled by your beauty; honor Him, for He is your Lord.”

Psalm 45:11

Your Little Daughter,
Bethany