19 Jul, 2011
Letters of Love
On February 20, 1958, a young woman sent her boyfriend a letter while he was away at college. In it, she shared how much she loved and cared for him, probably hoping it would encourage the young man to carry on, and know that he is loved. Sadly, he never received the letter. By some mishap, the letter took 53 years (talk about "snail mail!") to be delivered to its destination at California University of Pennsylvania.
According to a report by Reuters.com, The letter had been addressed to Mr. Clark C. Moore, then a junior at the university, which was known at the time as California State Teachers College . . . It included a return address, but little other information about the sender, who signed the letter, "Love Forever, Vonnie."
"It's very much the same type of letter that students today might write to a boyfriend who's away at college," [university spokeswoman Christine] Kindl said.
"She ends by saying, 'I still miss you as much as ever and love you a thousand times more. Please write me real soon.'"
The letter is addressed to a Clark Moore, who is now approximately 70 years old and, officials believe, living in the Indianapolis area. While the letter has not yet reached its intended recipient, the university hopes to unite the two very soon.
(Story and quote courtesy of Reuters.com, image courtesy of Google Images)
For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.
1 Peter 1:24-25
For, "All men are like grass, and all their glory is like the flowers of the field; the grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of the Lord stands forever."
What does today's God's Story scripture teach us about God's Letter of Love?
We have no idea how the story ends (or ended) for Clark Moore, or his beloved Vonnie. 53 years is a long time, a lifetime really, and so much can happen to change one's feelings toward another. Who knows if Vonnie and Clark ever spoke again or what came of their relationship after that letter was sent but, we do know that there is an even greater love story, with its own set of love letters. Our God, the Creator of Love, has written a book of love letters to us, known as The Bible. It screams of His never-ending, indescribable love for us: a love that will not even begin to fade in a lifetime, and that no amount of time (even 53 years!) or distance can separate us from. Furthermore, scripture makes it very clear that, not only will God's love for His children never die, God's Word (His love letter to us) will also last forever! I don't know about you, but that's some incredible reassurance and something that, in a world of non-commited individuals and fleeting relationships, gives me hope and stability.
How can I connect today's story and God's Story scripture to my life?
Spend some time this morning just thinking about today's scripture passages and let their truths penetrate your heart. Do you get it? Are you able to grasp the enormity of what they're saying? Pray and thank God for his indescribable love for you, even while you were still sinning, He loved you that much (Romans 5:8)! Think about your relationships with others and how quickly and easily they change. Praise God that His Word and His Love remain the same, and will continue to remain the same until . . . well, forever!
- Read and pray through Ephesians 3:14-19 (for yourself and your fellow Christian brothers and sisters).
How can I connect today's story, God's Story scripture, and my story with others?
- Share today's story with your friend and talk about how Clark Moore might feel when he finally receives the letter from his old girlfriend. How might you feel? Do you think your feelings would be the same after 58 years? Ask your friend if he/she's ever received a love letter from a girl/boyfriend and how did it make him/her feel? Share with your friend about God's love letters to us, through His Word. Talk about how God's love never ends.
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