My dear child,

It pains me so to see you suffering so much amidst your struggles.  I have watched over you and nothing escapes me... your brokenness, your heartache... those nights when you cried yourself to sleep pondering the question Why?  I have seen everything, my child.  My heart goes out to you when I see you so down.  I just want to reach out and wrap my arms around you, telling you that everything will be all right.  Let me help you.  Let me be the one to comfort you.  Let me provide for your needs.  I love you so much, little one.  Please understand that I have put these trials in your life to help you become stronger.  Lean on me for strength, my daughter.  Draw close to me and I will draw nearer to thee.  Im not unreachable as some may think.  Im right here beside you whenever you call on me.  Trust in me, my dear one.  I will reveal to you everything in due time.  Be still and open your heart to me.  Listen to my still, small voice and I will guide you along.  I will never hurt you or betray you even though those closest to you may do so.  Believe in me, my dear child.  Im holding out my hand to you, will you take it and walk with me?

Your Heavenly Father,

GOD

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Dearest Daddy,

I have taken Your hand and I will tightly cling on.  Looking back at the past year, its been such an amazing journey.  I have grown so much because of all the things You have placed in my life.  You never gave me more than what I could handle.  Things were difficult, but You carried me through it all.  I know You had to break me down before You can build me up.  Father, please forgive me for the times when I have turned away.  Thank You for understanding exactly how I feel.  Lord, help me to encourage others despite what I may be going through.  And let me share my experiences with others so that they will know how much You have done for me.  You have opened my eyes and made me see why I needed to go through what I went through.  Thank You for always being by my side, bringing me comfort and showing me Your love time and again.  Teach me to show Your love to the people around me so that those who know me will be touched because they see in me a reflection of Your love.  Daddy, build up my faith in You so I dont worry about whats to come.  My life is in Your hands.  I know You will take care of me and You have wonderful plans set aside for me.  Teach me to entrust everything in Your care.  May You continue to guide me in my walk with You and mold me into a pleasing servant in Your sight, prepared to be used to further Your great works.  Show me that Your timing is the best.  In all things, let Your will, and not mine, be done.  Thank You for choosing me to be Your child.  Father, let me be a blessing to others.

With love,

Lisa