Love Letters From Heaven

This is a good story that reminded me that God is always there to comfort us in the trying times of life. He knows exactly how to touch each of His children in a special way to let us know that He is near. I hope you find encouragement in this simple message to continue trusting God in every aspect of your life and know that He is the answer to your every problem.

Love Letters From Heaven

Several years ago my husband, George, died of complications following an automobile accident. Ours had been a long, happy marriage, and his death left me deeply depressed. As time passed, instead of being grateful for all the wonderful years we'd shared, I became engulfed in self pity. Often I prayed, 'Lord, why didn't you take me first?'

When I broke my leg a few weeks before my ninetieth birthday, I felt more confined and alone than ever before. 'If only George was here' I despaired, 'he would chase away the sadness with words of wisdom and encouragement.'

On this particular day, I decided to call a friend and ask her to visit. Unfortunately, she was leaving on a trip and couldn't come.

I understood. But as I hung up the phone, tears started to flow. I moved to the window to sit in my favorite chair with Duke, my beloved cat, curled up in my lap. 'Dear God,' I prayed, weeping, 'Please give me the strength to get through this hour.'

Get your Bible, a quiet voice inside me nudged. But my Bible was in the bedroom, and with my leg in a cast, it would be too hard to retrieve. Then I remembered my small travel Bible. Hadn't I seen it on the living room bookshelf? I found it and opened it, surprised to discover that it was George's old travel Bible instead of mine. They looked alike, and I thought I'd given his Bible away.

I turned the pages until I reached my favorite Scripture. Suddenly a letter fell into my lap. Carefully I unfolded the yellowed pages. It was a love letter from George. In it, he expressed his deep affection for me. His words of comfort went straight to my lonely heart.

My cheeks wet with tears, I continued to leaf through the Bible. In the back pages I found more notes from George. According to the date, he'd written these in the hospital prior to an early surgery. He must have feared that he would not return home. After he recovered from the surgery, the letter and notes were forgotten.

But no, I realized. They were not forgotten. God knew exactly where George's words of comfort were hidden and exactly when I'd need them the most. Laughing some and crying some, I spent the rest of the afternoon basking in the company of both my husband's letters and my Lord. I never felt less alone, and now I knew for certain that I never would be.

~ By Lucille Heimrich

What a comfort it should be to every believer to have the Lord of lords and King of kings on our side and fighting our battles. It is true that while we are on the earth we will have problems, but Jesus says “be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” Every time you are tempted to worry about and fear what the future holds, remember God's promise and know that He has everything under control. Nothing ever takes God by surprise, so stand strong in your faith and know that Victory is yours. (Revelation 17:14) (John 16:33) (Matthew 6:27-30)

The Lord promises to comfort and strengthen us in times of adversity. If you are feeling discouraged and think nobody cares, I have good news for you. The Lord cares for you more than you will ever know. His love is not conditioned on how good we are or how many accomplishments we have achieved. God loves us despite our failures and weaknesses and waits for us to call upon His name with open arms. (Jeremiah 31:3) (Psalm 139:17-18)

I encourage you to endure and never give up on this life that God has given you. Take comfort in the refuge of our wonderful Lord and Father. The Joy to come in Heaven will make every tear and struggle seem all the more worthwhile. The Bible declares in 1 Corinthians 2:9, 'Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God has prepared for them that love Him.

'Encourage yourself today in the Lord and know that all is well. God has everything under control and will be there for you in the times of trouble. Lean on Him and He will be sure to keep you standing upright; for our God can do anything except fail you. (Ephesians 6:10) (Proverbs 3:5-6)

Yrs lovingly,

Adele Josephine Tan