The letter

As I prepare to send a note out. I contemplate whether I should snail mail, or send via text or email. See, I love writing letters, or just writing period..lol. I enjoy knowing the love and joy put into this letter shall be enjoyed by the intended. Now, I am not saying this feeling cannot be felt via text message or email, but all I can say it makes a difference. I know it does, but I don't send letters to all people. Why, I enjoy writing so much? I know some people perfer electronics because it instant. While some people loves getting handwritten, old school, letters, and it is a gift, not about me...I write because it is the closeness one can get when face to face communique is not possible. No one wants to sit and talk, anymore, my favorite, because we are in the instant age. I am not bemoaning the benefits, I am just saying, everything has it place that is all. 
See, I am reminded of Jesus, he could have sent another, and not come down but he gave face to face; his time, his heart with his physical presence. So we would have the experience of the intimate and focus attention for all us, individually and collectively. Jesus left us great examples on how to address one another, when it matters and we desire to demonstrate love. He sent people to touch, reach, and show; when that was not enough, he provided us a pattern, model, an example that is just as valid today as it was in ancient times, in his person. It is something about reading the words,hearing the voice, and having that knowing feeling you have connected; sending that letter to be read and savor it is a gift. To know that time and heart was surrendered for me, and I was important enough for this to be written; actions speaks volume when coupled with words. Because connection is ultimately what we all crave. An instant message, email just does not translate the emotions, the love, the grace, and statement 'you matter to me' like a handwritten note or face to face exchange. Why?! Well, both require the willingness to put yourself out there for another or others to see you and see where you are; the you without the facade, only truth, and we draw, when we open to this beauty. It is time consuming, yes, but it is the gift God gave us all; know this. Every encounter Jesus had he gave a little of himself; his virtue was touched and release from him to each of us, and no matter the past madness we have participated in, we are loved by God who desires to save, not judge. And it prompts others to act beyond the common practices, and let the beckoning of beauty sacrifice rest on us. It let us share love and invite others to share. The letter is not just a letter but rather it is the hug you need, the smile you missed seeing, the joy you desire to hear, the conversation you crave, or realization I matter to someone. The letter is never just a letter because when we give from our authentic place, we give of ourselves. We model Jesus, and he is seen in us.. 
Matthew 5:16 - 'Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.'