A Letter to My Younger Self

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A Letter to My Younger Self


I was talking with a friend of mine and trying to express the changes I have seen in myself and what exactly happened to enable those changes to happen.  We discovered that it was when I began to love myself, I began to understand how much I am loved and that I have a very valuable purpose in this life.  I told him that my wish is that I could write and teach in such a way that I might help others discover their own value and that it not take them 40 years like it did me. He suggested that I write a letter.  Here is the letter I would write to my younger self, if I could:

Dear Peggy,
            This letter is the best gift I can give you.  I will try my best to write in words that you will understand.  I will tell you what the truth is. The truth about you, the truth about God, the truth about your enemy,the truth about your thoughts and the truth about your life. 

            First, let’s talk about you. I know you feel scared, confused and lonely. The truth is,  you are made in the image of God.  You will understand that to be made in His image means you are of great value.  You are uncertain about your future and your place in this world.The quirky parts that you wish were made differently are perfectly designed for the exact purpose you have been given.  Oh, that reminds me,  you have a purpose that only you can complete. 

 You have listened to the voices of those around you and your own. They tell you that you aren’t good enough and something is wrong with you. You spend so much time measuring what others think of you that you can’t even concentrate on your school work.The people you have in your life each will have a part in developing the character you will need to complete your mission.

 There will be hurts you will experience, too. Some will be your fault and others will be caused by those around you. Your Enemy will use these hurts to try to destroy you, but  take heart, each one of these will be turned for your good and for the good of others.

You think you have disappointed your parents and are a burden to your family. Your family loves you, but you will find One who loves you completely. One who is waiting for you to let Him carry you and accept you and it won’t depend on your performance.  


This One is love.  The love you will long for through-out your life is in Him.  When you decide to rest in Him and stop trying to measure up, you will become someone you will enjoy. All of the shortcomings you will ever have will be remembered no more!  You will see that when God looks at you, He sees the apple of His eye. You will meet Grace.  You are in Christ and that means you have all the gifts and fruits He has.  You will use these to help others and add value to the lives of many. 
            The Enemy will use your mistakes and shortcomings to keep you in bondage for years.  Even after you became a new creation, you will still listen to his lies about you.  He will keep you focusing on your lack. His choke hold on you will lose its strength when you learn about the power of a grateful heart. You will learn that looking for blessings will clear your mind and you will understand that you can love yourself. You can love yourself because you are loved first.  You will treasure this love and it will transform you. 

           
            Your thoughts have always been your biggest battle.  The battle between your ears!  But there will come a time when choosing your thoughts will become an enjoyable game.  You will play the gratitude rampage game and your days will be a blast. When you are operating at positive you will be able to accomplish more than you ever imagined you could. You will learn the science behind choosing our thoughts and how science actually backs up Scripture. 

           
            You have had struggles and hard challenges.  These will continue.  At one point you will believe that all life is is making  it through from one hardship to another.  When you learn that you actually can change patterns in your life by choosing what you focus on,  you will have the courage to attempt things you never thought you could.  You will find out that challenges help you know  even more about how you are loved and provided for.  Fear will be replace by love and faith. 


My hope is that, after reading this letter, you will want to read the rest of this book.  I will share with you what I’ve learned about love, the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, our enemy, our thought life and the challenges of life. These five chapters will include a discussion along with stories illustrating key points. Take this as it is offered- something to consider and see what you think. 


With all my love,
Peggy


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