Dear Friend,
As you got up this morning, I watched you and hoped that you would talk to me, even if it were only a few words: asking my opinion or thanking me for something good that happened in your life yesterday. However, I noticed that you were too busy trying to find the right outfit to wear. As you ran around the house getting ready, I knew that there would be a few minutes for you to stop and say hello, but you were too busy. At one point, you had to wait fifteen minutes with nothing to do except sit in a chair. Then I saw you spring to your feet. I thought you wanted to talk to me, but you ran to the phone and called a friend to get the latest gossip instead. I watched patiently all day long. With each of your activities, I guess you were too busy to say anything to me. I noticed that before lunch, you looked around; maybe you felt embarrassed to talk to me and that is why you did not bow your head. You glanced three or four tables over and noticed some of your friends talking to me briefly before they ate, but you did not. That is okay. There is still more time left, and I hope that you will talk to me yet.
You went home and it seems as if you had many things to do. After a few of them were done, you turned on the TV. I do not know if you like TV or not, but just about anything goes there and you spend a lot of time each day in front of it not thinking about anything, just enjoying the show. I waited patiently again as you watched the TV and ate your meal, but again you did not talk to me. At bedtime, I guess you felt too tired. After you said goodnight to your family, you plopped into bed and fell asleep in no time. That is okay, because you may not realize that I am always here for you. I have patience, more than you will ever know... I even want to teach you how to be patient with others as well. I love you so much that I wait everyday for a nod, prayer or thought, or a thankful part of your heart. It is hard to have a one-sided conversation. Well, you are getting up once again. Once again, I will wait, with nothing but love for you; hoping that today, you will give me some time.
Have a nice day!
Your friend,
GOD
NOTE: This letter is a chain-mail letter I received by e-mail many years ago. While it is not theologically or doctrinally accurate, it nevertheless demonstrates a truthfulness that is often a sad reality in the lives of professing Christians. Let it convict you and draw you to a closer, personal relationship and walk with the Lord Jesus. Stop loving this world and pushing God out of your life by giving priority to everything else in your life that is of little value and significance. God should take the preeminence in your life. If God has no place in your life, you might want to consider the possibility that you will most likely hear the words "I never knew you" when you stand before God.