Letters to Self

I wrote these letters to myself, using my nicknames at the time they were given to me, as things I would have wanted to be told at that age in my life.

Dear Meme (age: 7),
Over the years to come I will be writing you letters to help you in your struggles with life. These letters are many bible verses combined to inspire you when you need it most. Today’s verses will help you through your first day of second grade in Pennsylvania.
Do not fear; for I am with you: be not dismayed; for I am your God: I will strengthen you; I will help you; I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness. Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.
Love Always,
Your self

Dear Elizabeth (age: 10),
I remember fifth grade and I know what we did yesterday. I handled it the wrong way but you have the choice to make things right. The last verse you will find was said by king David, I would advise you to consider doing the same.
If anyone says, "I love God," yet hates his brother, he is a liar. For anyone who does not love his brother, whom he has seen, cannot love God, whom he has not seen. He that worketh deceit shall not dwell within my house: he that telleth lies shall not tarry in my sight. David was conscience-stricken after he had counted the fighting men, and he said to the LORD, "I have sinned greatly in what I have done. Now, O LORD, I beg you, take away the guilt of your servant. I have done a very foolish thing."
Love Always,
Yourself

Dear FedEx (age: 12),
Do not be tempted to walk in the ways of sinners, and do not give in to peer pressure.
Trust in the lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understandings. Acknowledge Him in all your ways and he shall make your paths straight. Remember bad company corrupts good character.
Love Always,
Yourself

Dear Amanda (age: 13),
Your behavior is out of control, you need to take immediate action before you completely succumb to Lucifer. May the Lord bless you and give you peace.
Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against one of your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the LORD. “Do not plot evil against your neighbor, and do not love to swear falsely. I hate all this," declares the LORD.
Love Always,
Yourself


Dear Amanda (age: 14),
You need to stop this immediately.
Don't you know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, who lives in you and was given to you by God? You do not belong to yourself, for God bought you with a high price. So you must honor God with your body. For we are not our own masters when we live or when we die. While we live, we live to please the Lord. And when we die, we go to be with the Lord. So in life and in death, we belong to the Lord.
Love Always,
Yourself

Dear Amanda (age: almost 15),
I am so proud of your progress, congratulations on making it through the year. You are not out of the woods yet but you are getting there. I have just one more word of advice…
Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.
Love Always,
Yourself