To the person pursuing my faith more than I am,
First of all, you know that lately, I've been in a major slump with God. You could say that I'm in a war with Him without even knowing it. I've discovered that when I don't know where I am with God, I really don't know where I am with myself, and you also know this.
My entire identity is wrapped up in being a child of God, but it's seemed like I can't find him recently.
Because you know all of this, you've turned into someone who I am extremely grateful for because of your constant encouragement. I'm so thankful for you every single time you tell me that you're praying for me. My heart expands a little bit when you suggest books of the Bible to read, even if I pick a different one instead.
Thank you for being someone who has been talking about Jesus from the day that we met. Thank you for asking me what I think it takes to get into heaven in the first week of knowing me. You've kept me accountable in faith, and I believe that we all need someone like that. I love how you've asked me if I've read the Bible lately, even if we both know that I haven't.
You've made me want to become the person that you are - so sure in faith and so encouraging. You model what it looks like to live as someone who is unashamed in the faith, and I admire that so much. All of me believes that God placed you in my life so you could remind me of how amazing He is.
I'm glad that our friendship is growing because, through you, I'm seeing the mercies and the pursuit that God has on my heart. Thank you for everything.
Love,
The girl who has lost herself a little.