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A Letter to a Friend

Dear Friend,

After our conversation I decided to write to you and encourage you. It's been a while since I wrote a letter but your tears brought me to tears as I felt your pain. Everyone has a fight in their hands one day or other. Let God fight on your behalf as He is the Creator and fully understands our aches and pains.

Challenging circumstances in whatever shape or form they come create only darkness. Darkness that seems to make everything else void and of null effect. You know that darkness that even when someone is trying to encourage you all your mind is saying is you don't understand!! Whatever your situation is right now, I want to hold your hand and extend a hug with these few pointers of encouragement.

Firstly, don't lose hope. The enemy knows that once hope is gone from within, you are simply a sitting duck that will be ticked off this cycle of life. Without hope you cannot have faith Hebrews 11:1. Look up to God not the situation Psalms 121:1-2.

Secondly, whatever the challenge always bear in mind that it has an expiry date. The Psalmist writing in Psalms 23:4 speaks of walking through a valley of the shadow of death.The Psalmist says he was walking through it and in life you must have the mindset that one is walking through whatever situation of difficulty you face. It may take long sometimes but always remember God makes all things beautiful even that situation that looks like the shadow of death.

Thirdly, maintain an attitude of praise. Complaining of the bad times or thinking that you are forgotten is lethal. God will always be near one whose tongue and mind is filled with praise. Praise creates an atmosphere for God. Complaining or  being negative creates darkness in the shape of depression, oppression and suppression. Be thankful, grateful that you are not six feet under even in the midst of the trial. Remember that God is enthroned in the praises of His children Psalms 22:3. Build the throne of God in your life through praise to Him even in the midst of trouble!!

Keep smiling and always remember that your friends will always encourage you to look to God at all times. You are a winner and am glad to be used to encourage you. May God's blessings shower you always.

Blessings,

CK


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