Letter of Commendation - High School Graduate

Dear Shawn,

I'm writing to congratulate you and pray God's continuous blessings in your life. It seems like yesterday when you were in pampers; now you're graduating from high school with honors!

Praise God, you've made the first step. Now I'm anticipating your climb to the top. Guess what? You can do it! (You can do all things through Christ that strengthens you,” Philippians 4:13). God has a plan for your life and He delights in leading to the top. So make sure each step is ordered by Him. Your parents are very proud of you. They have anticipated this occasion for quite a while.

You stood the test of peer pressure and overcame successfully. I'm confident in the faithfulness of God that you will stand any other pressure that you might encounter. Your life is just beginning and you have the potential to succeed in any area you choose. Your parents have provided the spiritual guidance to prepare you for your own personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Remember knowledge is power but having wisdom is the guarantee for success. It is a precious gift from God—yours just by asking.

Therefore, in all you're getting, get understanding. Proverbs 3:5,6: "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths."

Again, congratulations! I commend you for your achievement.  

With deepest joy,

From my heart

 

Hope and Vision

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006QG7M0S

 

 

This book is the reality of a vision over thirty years ago born out of a passion for speaking into the lives of others using the power of the written word as well as the spoken word.  I believe that at whatever interval one might be in life, a well-timed word can make the difference.  It can bring healing and hope; if the words are negative and hurtful, they can cause psychological damage that persons may never get over.  They can enlighten and cause excitement.  They can inspire, motivate, or bring consolation or confirmation.  Whatever the need, an inspired word in season can penetrate the soul.

However, the question we each must answer is, what impact do I want my words to have on others, e.g., family, friends, coworkers, fellow parishioners, and anyone I encounter?

Is it naive of me to envision a time when expressions of love and appreciation dominate our spheres influence? 

I think not?  If I exchange my hope and vision for a cynical attitude I would forfeit my God-given right to inspire the soul and encourage the heart of all who need a well-timed words of comfort, appreciation, love, commendation, recommendation, and encouragement.