The Written Word: Kisses of Heaven Etched on My Heart
Long ago, the God of the Universe came to the earth in the flesh. He came not only as the perfect representation of the Father, but as the Word — the living, breathing and active Word. In His Word is light and life. In His Word is truth and love. In His Word is hope and healing.
Just as the Written Word of God encourages our hearts along our sojourn on this earth, the words we write to one another have the power to bring about the same effect — light, life, truth, love, hope and healing
I am thankful for the opportunity to use my giftings as a writer and encourager to touch the hearts of many. But I want to do better. It is a goal of mine to make more of an effort to encourage those I love through written words. One thing I have done is subscribed to DaySpring’s Heart Connection Card Club. I receive a pack of 10 cards each month, for varying occasions. I made a neat little box to put them in. I am making an effort to bless others with written words of encouragement, from some beautiful DaySpring writers, intermixed with my own words. I want to provide a “word in due season”, one that will bless another when they need it the most, words that say “you are being thought of”, “prayed for”, “missed”.
Here is the little card box I made. Isn’t it cute?
Over the last several months I have been participating in a little writing encouragement through the #fmfpartysnailmail. I have to say that during the first two rounds, I sent just one or two letters. I should have sent more. But sometimes life presents twists and turns that are often hard to navigate. I shut down. It was hard for me to encourage others, and for that I am sorry. But, encouragement came to me through written words, words that are forever etched on my heart, words that I keep in a box to go back to and read when I need to be reminded that I am loved and that my story matters.
There were days when the written words came just when I needed them the most. Through the words of others, I was reminded of God’s love and care for me. I knew that God was looking out for me and that I mattered to Him, because He laid it on someone’s heart to share a note of encouragement. [Tweet “A written word in due season is like a kiss from heaven etched on my heart.”]
Do you have a story of how the written word has impacted your life?
Come link up with Kaitlyn as we share the power of written words.
I absolutely love the words to tweet-a written word in due season is like a kiss from heaven etched on my heart. That would make an awesome card that could be sent to another. How beautiful! Love your heart for encouragement and joy in doing so. Love you friend!
Thanks Mary! I love and appreciate you so much.
Glad you linked up? Yes. Glad you’re in Round 3? Very much yes. 🙂
Thank you friend!
Barbie, I loved your post for the link up. As always, such a great word. Glad to connect with you.
Thanks for stopping by Angie!
Barbie…a sweet testimony to how cards and letters have a great impact. I am doing the FMF this third round and have been blessed by how God is moving my heart to encourage others. Thank you for being a friend who always blessed me. Hugs.
Thank you Naomi. You are a blessing in my life. Hugs!
Barbie-I love that quote…kisses from heaven! Going to check out the Dayspring club. I used to send more cards than I do now, but I need to get back to it. I know I love receiving them!
You will love the cards, and you can cancel at any time. I have more cards than I can send now, but they sit on my desk at work for the staff at my church (where I work) to use as well. Blessings!
Oh Barbie, yes ma’am! I adore those painstakingly personal hand-written treasures that come via snail mail! What a gift the written word is, just as It was intended to be when first given to us some thousands of years ago. I am encouraged to go put pen to paper now. Thank you for a beautiful encouragement today, friend.
Thanks for stopping by Missy! You always make me smile.
Love your box for your cards and I need to check out that Dayspring subscription. I too want to encourage others more through the lovely snail mail. I had signed up for the FMF session but backed out last minute because I was afraid I wouldn’t stick with the commitment with everything going on right now. But . . . it’s still on my heart to encourage this way. These posts are inspiring me. YOU always inspire me. Love you so much. xoxo
The cards are beautiful. At least I know I have something for every occasion and hopefully the cute little box will remind me to use them. I didn’t do well with my commitments on the last 2 rounds, but am up to speed this round. I hit a wall and a hard season, but was so encouraged by the words of others. Love you friend!
I love your heart, Barbie- and I really feel the same about so desiring to use old fashioned writing and mail to share words of love and encouragement. I also like to send hand made cards. And yes, like gentle kisses are such gifts for us! Hugs.
What I am realizing is that it only takes a moment. Now, if I can be ahead of the game on the birthday calendar and remember to send those cards early, I will be in good shape. Thanks for stopping by Dawn!
Love that kiss from heaven! You are such an encourager, Barbie, with your words here and your words for specific people at just the right time. Thanks for your example, my friend!
Thank you Holly! I appreciate you so much.