Letters to God

This past weekend, my wife and I watched a video entitled “Letters to God.” Although this movie will never win an academy award as it is not the best produced movie, it does have a great story line that is worthy to consider for those who struggle with faith.

The movie (inspired by true life events) tells the story of a little boy, Tyler, who is a brain cancer patient. In the midst of his battle with cancer, Tyler begins to write daily letters to God. Although you would possibly expect Tyler to be bitter and resentful toward God, he instead demonstrates a tremendous peace with his condition. Surprisingly, Tyler focuses most of his letters to God describing his love and concern for family members, friends, and even the postal carrier who daily picked up his letter addressed to God.

Tyler’s simple faith in God inspired others in his life to also begin to trust God. As result of watching the move, I was inspired to offer prayers to God through the discipline of writing an actual letter to God. This is a new fresh perspective to approach the spiritual discipline of prayer in a non-intimidating way!

Are you willing to join me in setting some time aside to write a letter to God? If so, then get out a piece of paper and pen and prepare your heart to pour out your thoughts in a personal letter to God. Let me help you get started … "Dear God …"