Letters to Yourself

One of the trends in Christian organizations and groups in the last decade has been the "letter to yourself." I've written many letters to myself about my expectations and fears as well as letters to myself about what I have learned. Recently, Mission to the World mailed me the letter I wrote myself when I returned from Mexico. This letter is all about learning. I thought I would share:

July 28, 2010

Whew! The summer in Mexico... it's kind of surreal that I just spent the summer in Mexico. It was really hard, but really awesome.
I learned that love is helping others toward God. I learned that persistent love has the victory. I learned that self-esteem must be based ONLY in Jesus. I learned that eh Word gives life and the Spirit gives courage. I learned that Jesus shines through a broken me. I learned that He is great.
I learned that I am a capable adult. I learned that missions is hard. I learned that I need Him more than I have yet grasped.
I saw my pride. I saw my weakness. But I saw that Jesus REALLY is in me--Christ in me.
I saw that all that matters i Jesus.
I want to live like this.
I don't want to settle for the average Christian life. I want all of my life to scream Jesus all of the time.

Are you walking worthy, April?