Unspoken Love is an idea Mike thought of even before cancer. It is the idea of writing letters (i.e. in paper, cards, envelopes and stamps). Very retro. Writing a card or letter can mean the world to someone wether you write 3 or 300 words.
We have come up with some categories to help generate ideas... Rejoice: Writing to someone who is in a season of celebration Romans 12:15 "Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn." Congratulations for new baby, marriage, job or completion of chemotherapy! Reconnect: Writing to someone you haven't talked to in a while OR you want to share a memory with Philippians 1:3 "I thank my God every time I remember you." "I remember when..." "I loved when we..." Reassure: Writing to someone who needs encouragement; big or small. 1 Thessalonians 5:11"Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing." Everyone needs encouragement in their life. Whatever the situation, you can build someone up with paper, ink and a stamp. Who do you know that needs a little love in their mailbox? Reconcile: Writing to apologize 1 Peter 5:6 "Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time." Do you need to apologize to someone? "I'm sorry" is never easy. Humility at it's finest. Sometimes writing what we need to say is easier then saying it. Consider writing an apology note, and see what God does in and thru you. Gratitude: (I couldn't think of a synonym that started with"re") Writing to say, "Thank you." Luke 17:15-16 "One of them, when he saw he was healed, came back, praising God in a loud voice. He threw himself at Jesus’ feet and thanked him—and he was a Samaritan." Whatever your circumstances, you can say thank you to God and someone else. Think of an unsung hero in your life that deserves a thank you note. I write all this to encourage you to think outside your email and write someone a letter. It doesn't have to be 3 pages, it can just be a single bible verse. One sentence of encouragement could be all a person needs! I have started a project for 2018 called the "Envelop.e Project." Read the details here, I'd love for you to join me at anytime~ Much aloha~Nikki
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