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Dear God,

It’s been awhile since I’ve written. Things have just been busy with the holidays thus far is all. We did chat briefly when I said the blessing for the food at Thanksgiving remember? It was more of a formality though, something that is my “job” every year. I am thankful even when I don’t say so you know? When I take a step back and really think about it, I acknowledge that it all comes from you. Sometimes things just get hectic and busy. I guess my mind does not naturally drift to you. I feel stuck a lot, like I am churning my wheels and they’re sinking deeper in the sand but I’m not going anywhere. I heard a preacher the other day talk about the story that you placed us in. I’m trying as hard as I can to do what I would think you would want me to do in the story. I try to do things right and steer clear of conflict. I’m doing an ok job in my opinion. Why isn’t it working out yet? Answers would be greatly appreciated down here. Things get confusing a lot. Thanks for reading...and for being there all the time for me to come to. I promise that my next letter won’t be this long in coming.

Sincerely,

Daniel

Dear Daniel,

It has been awhile since your last letter. You don’t have to explain, I understand that things get hectic this time of year. I do enjoy hearing from you though; more than anything really. Even when we don’t chat very often, I still love watching you and seeing how you are living out the story that I placed you in. Keep in mind that you are part of a much larger story than you are even aware. You have those thoughts frequently where you think I’m against you or that I am out to squelch your happiness and joy. Sometimes it hurts when I am working to give you the desires of your heart and you are trying to do it for yourself. I told you how much I care for you and that if you would only trust me that I would bring you contentment. You don’t seem to like my plan a lot of the time though. Remember also, I do thing at precisely the right time, never early and never late. Maybe patience is something you could work on between now and the next time you write. If you are patient and just let go of some of the control you have on your life, then I am planning some pretty great things here in the next little while. That’s all you need to know for now, just let go a little bit. If you’re holding on too tight then you might even miss part of what’s around the next corner. It was good to hear from you and I look forward to hearing from you soon. I love you.

Sincerely,

God