Sample Letter of Commendation: Grad School

Dear Heart ,

Congratulations and best wishes! Praise God for your successful completion of graduate school. I'm very proud of you! Your persistence, determination and discipline have made the difference.

I pray you realize how blessed you are. Remember James 1: 17, "Every good gift and, every perfect gift are from above, and comes down from the Father of lights..."

Therefore, the gift should be used to bring glory to God and dispel darkness.  Although you are a very young woman and I'm considerably older, you’ve inspired me to pursue my dreams in higher education. I'm glad to be a part of your life. So often I reflect on the night when you were hurting and I was there to comfort you by allowing you to lay your head on my shoulder and sob. From that time you've had a special place in my heart. You might call it a bonding experience.

I encourage you to continue to live your dream. Remember to God be the glory for your accomplishment in academic excellence.  You are indeed blessed to have reached this goal. I admire you as a young woman for choosing to set high standards for yourself.  I commend you for reaching your goal.

Congratulations!

From my heart,

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Sample Letter of Comfort: Baby's Death

Dear Heart,

Since I heard the news I have continued to pray for you.

Hopefully, this letter will comfort you during this time. Tragedies in life seem unbearable, but the God of all comfort is in arm's reach through so many who care about you and are willing to help you through this crisis. With His help we will walk with you through this grieving process. 

My greatest concern at this time is the proper channeling of your grief.  I pray that you don't become bitter and blame God for the death of your baby. In my many years of experiencing God, I can promise He will not lay burdens upon His children that will overload them to point of no return. He is the giver of life and has given your baby girl life everlasting. No, we don't always understand why things such as this happen, but I promise you if you reach out to Jesus in honest expression of your feelings, He will help you through this painful experience.

I have enclosed a magazine article that I hope will assist in your healing process.  Know that I'm here for you during this time.  We are praying for you.

In sympathy,

From my heart,

 

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