Just Write It

I have terrible handwriting. It is pretty bad. I haven’t advanced on my handwriting skills since the 2^nd grade. The good thing is my handwriting is still somewhat readable.  You can make a major impact with your handwriting whether it is super sloppy or the best handwriting the world has ever seen.

A couple of years ago my father-in-law, Rusty, sent me a handwritten letter. In the note, he encouraged me and just said things that made me feel good. Even though he said all these wonderful things, the best part wasn't what he said; it was the fact that he wrote it himself- pen and paper style. He didn't type it. Rusty’s handwriting isn't much better than mine, but, you know what, it didn't bother me. The words that he wrote meant so much to me.

Being a youth minister, I try to express to my students that I care for them and love them. I do that in a number of ways. One way I have attempted to care for my students recently is by writing students handwritten letters. A handwritten letter can truly show someone that you care about them. If you are a youth minister reading this, I encourage you to do this for your students. If you aren't in ministry, I encourage you to write a letter to your kids, friends, spouses, or whoever you are close to. A handwritten letter can go a long way to show you care. If your handwriting is sloppy, no one cares. Just write the letter. Your letter will make more of an impact than you will ever know.

P.S. Go Cardinals!