We are told throughout Scripture that the Lord hears us when we call to Him. A sweet illustration the Lord gave me was about the envelope of faith and His promise that He hears me. In our First Place for Health group, we were memorizing the Scripture Hebrews 11:1: “Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.”

At the time we were memorizing this verse, I was burdened in my heart over several issues. I could see myself writing each burden, care and concern on a piece of paper and placing it in an envelope. On the outside of the envelope I wrote out the Scripture Hebrews 11:1. I addressed it to the names of the Lord and what each name stood for. I could see myself walking up to my heavenly Father and handing Him the envelope. It was marked “special delivery, fragile, handle with care.” I saw Him with His hand reached out, and in His hand I placed my envelope of faith.

Here is the important part. I had to let go. I had to give the envelope to Him. It was no longer mine, but His. As I looked into His face, I saw a smile, and He held the envelope I had placed in His hand next to His heart. With His other hand, He touched my tear-stained face and said, “There, there, child, it will be all right.” I had the sweet assurance that He heard me, and my burdens were in His care. They had been transferred from my heart and hands to His.

Whenever I start to worry, I remember that I have already delivered that envelope of faith. I keep a visual reminder of that envelope where I see it often. How thankful I am that I have assurance from His Word that He hears me and daily bears my burdens.

Action Item: Make your own envelope of faith. See yourself placing that envelope in your heavenly Father’s hand and hear His words spoken over you when you call.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank You that I belong to You; and I thank You for Your sweet assurance that You hear me when I call.

Connie Welch

Keller, Texas