When I head down to my mailbox I have to admit – there is never a bounce in my step. I just don’t get excited about what’s waiting for me there. I can always count on the usual suspect; catalogs, coupon books, banking statements and, of course, bills… none of those things inspire me or get my heart pumping. In fact I often feel as though I am a bar code, a number that represents my membership in a particular consumer base. I am just one more individual ripe for a credit card application, advertisement, or sale announcement. I rarely feel as though I am recognized as an actual person!
One day a few years ago I trudged down to my mailbox with the usual enthusiasm. I remember grabbing the handle rather violently – I was expecting a large bill from an insurance company and was quite nervous about it. As I walked back to my house I thumbed through the wad of mail in my hands; the large number of obscure catalogs and marketing magazines really made it difficult to maintain my grip!
I was surprised to see a cancelled stamp hiding behind a brochure for a well-known cosmetic company. It really got my attention. It was stuck to a colorful envelope, thankfully not the kind of envelope that would hold anything looking for a payment. My name was hand written on the front and the return address was one I recognized as being that of an old friend from church. At that point, my day changed - I didn’t even have to open the Christian card, I knew something good was in store for me. What I found inside was a short, heartfelt note letting me know that she and her family had been thinking of me. All the stress of finances, incoming bills and daily responsibilities disappeared. I was blessed with the knowledge that someone had thought of me and spent the time to let me know by sending me a beautiful Christian card.
It wasn’t my birthday. It wasn’t Christmas. It wasn’t a graduation or baptism. My friend simply wanted me to know that she loved me and I was close to her heart. The Christian card she sent me not only calmed my nerves, but it also reconnected me with my faith and the love that God has for me. It truly made a huge impact.
So, do you want to make a difference? Send a card… Better yet, send a Christian card! It will make more of an impression than you would expect.
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