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REKINDLE WOMEN'S MINISTRY sees the need to encourage others. But with so many people needing encouragement, how on earth could we ever do it all? And what would we even do? Well, we decided it's not about doing it all...it's just about doing something. And that something could be as simple as writing a card. That is why we are offering you this letter (found below in italics, or it can be downloaded from link on top left), so you can have something tangible that you can print and use to send to someone that might need some uplifting. This letter was written by Rekindle's founder, Christa Morris, when she went through a challenging year. Feel free to print off a copy or personalize it however you feel best. This is just an example that you can do with what you want. The important thing is just to do something!
Christa's Letter is as follows...
You may know me. Or you may not. Either way, I am praying for you and have thought about you.
I’m not sure if this has been your experience, but this past year has been a rough one for me. I know I’m not the only one. Just in my own circle, there are many who are suffering. I have a friend who recently had a brain bleed and will never live unassisted again. Our own family member was just diagnosed with cancer. My Grandfather recently passed away. I have a friend who recently lost her best friend to cancer. Others whose loved ones have died of Covid. And the list goes on and on. Drug addictions, death, loneliness, depression, wayward children, health problems, financial problems…….
None of those might be your story. But you still have a story. And part of your story probably has something that is painful or hard and needing prayer. If you are like me, you want someone to care about you, to be praying for you, and give you encouragement.
This past year I have received some notes/texts/cards that have been like water to a dry soul. And I know others need that same kind of encouragement. That is what this new card ministry is all about. I want to challenge us to send cards to those who need encouraged and need to hear about God's love and hope.
You might be thinking, but I am the one who needs encouraged! And I know, I understand. But God has this amazing way of using the discouraged to encourage someone else. And guess what happens? When you take the time to encourage someone else, even in the midst of your discouragement, you end up feeling encouraged!! Making a difference in someone else’s life can be the very medicine you need right now.
There are a lot of us who need encouragement, so we must join forces! We can encourage more people if we work together. A funny thing about the word "encourage" is that "courage" is inside of it. I think it is because we need to have courage to encourage others. We need to be intentional, to take the time, and to go for it. I’m not asking for us to do a lot, but I am asking for us to do something.
Here’s what to do:
I have decided to send a card to at least ten people. Imagine how many people we can encourage if you choose to do something similar....even if it is just to one person!
It’s time to have courage and do something!
Join me as we encourage others…one card at a time.
May you be encouraged,
Christa Morris
Christa's Letter is as follows...
You may know me. Or you may not. Either way, I am praying for you and have thought about you.
I’m not sure if this has been your experience, but this past year has been a rough one for me. I know I’m not the only one. Just in my own circle, there are many who are suffering. I have a friend who recently had a brain bleed and will never live unassisted again. Our own family member was just diagnosed with cancer. My Grandfather recently passed away. I have a friend who recently lost her best friend to cancer. Others whose loved ones have died of Covid. And the list goes on and on. Drug addictions, death, loneliness, depression, wayward children, health problems, financial problems…….
None of those might be your story. But you still have a story. And part of your story probably has something that is painful or hard and needing prayer. If you are like me, you want someone to care about you, to be praying for you, and give you encouragement.
This past year I have received some notes/texts/cards that have been like water to a dry soul. And I know others need that same kind of encouragement. That is what this new card ministry is all about. I want to challenge us to send cards to those who need encouraged and need to hear about God's love and hope.
You might be thinking, but I am the one who needs encouraged! And I know, I understand. But God has this amazing way of using the discouraged to encourage someone else. And guess what happens? When you take the time to encourage someone else, even in the midst of your discouragement, you end up feeling encouraged!! Making a difference in someone else’s life can be the very medicine you need right now.
There are a lot of us who need encouragement, so we must join forces! We can encourage more people if we work together. A funny thing about the word "encourage" is that "courage" is inside of it. I think it is because we need to have courage to encourage others. We need to be intentional, to take the time, and to go for it. I’m not asking for us to do a lot, but I am asking for us to do something.
Here’s what to do:
- Choose your own card to send to someone(s) you want to encourage. Don’t just sign your name…write something that will specifically encourage them and offer them hope.
- You can include this letter in their card so they can pass it along to the next person they choose to encourage.
- **This is important: Pray over the recipient while you write their card!
I have decided to send a card to at least ten people. Imagine how many people we can encourage if you choose to do something similar....even if it is just to one person!
It’s time to have courage and do something!
Join me as we encourage others…one card at a time.
May you be encouraged,
Christa Morris