I make every effort to send "thank you" notes to each person who has contributed to our ministry. Those "thank you" notes may not always be sent as promptly as they should and sometimes I struggle with having the right words to adequately express our thankfulness but I believe that in every case, a "thank you" is in order.
For quite some time now, I have considered the most effective way to thank you for your unsigned gift. I know it is long overdue, but I think I have finally come up with an adequate solution.
THANK YOU!!
I have been truly blessed by your anonymous gift, led to worship actually, as my thoughts often drift off and I wonder who you are. And I pray for you specifically, because I know that He who hears my prayers knows exactly who I am praying for. Then, at times, I think about all the possible things you might enjoy and how you could have spent your money: possibly a new outfit, a new electronic, perhaps a video game, or maybe even a cup of coffee with friends. And I rejoice because you see the value in taking the Good News to those who have yet to hear. Many times I wonder if I pass by you without even knowing you are the one who I am so often thinking about. And if so, I hope that as you observe my actions, my words, my life, that I am representing our King well and that you are reassured of your decision to partner with me. I realize that there are many, many great ministries you could have given to, so please know that I am daily reminded of and burdened to make sure that every single dollar that has been given to our ministry is maximized for the advancement of the Gospel, to the glory of Christ. There are times when I lie awake at night and consider how you may have felt once the excitement of giving anonymously had passed. I imagine that, quite possibly, you secretly may have wished that someone knew of the sacrifice you just made. And I yearn for the day when you stand before the Father and are rewarded for every act of obedience, whether it was done in public or in secret. And then sometimes -- well, ok, every time -- I find my thoughts roaming back to my circumstances and how I am living each day by faith. The days of living paycheck-to-paycheck are but a memory that has been traded in for a lifestyle of complete and total dependence on The Lord for every need, every desire, every hope. He has been characteristically faithful to provide all that we need exactly when we need it. And we praise Him, thanking Him for each of our support partners. And I want you to know, Anonymous, that we never forget to thank Him for you.
Grace & peace,
~lindsay
