Lent Day 35, Tuesday, March 24, 2026

“Handwrite and Send a Letter”

When was the last time you received a handwritten letter? It always feels special because we recognize the time and care someone took to write it and send it. It is a simple act, but it carries a lot of meaning. Today is a great day to help someone else feel that same sense of care.f

With the rise of technology and instant communication, handwritten letters have become rare. Some people still write them, but many of us wonder about the generations that follow. Will they know how to write and send a letter? Most likely, they will, but it still makes you think. Will the mail system look the same in twenty years? Will a simple letter still be something we value?

There are many reasons to send a letter, and today is not really about the future of the mail system. Sometimes we write to thank someone for something meaningful they have done. Sometimes we write to encourage someone going through a difficult time. Sometimes we write to celebrate a special moment.

Whatever the reason, a simple handwritten note can make a lasting impact. It reminds someone that they are remembered, respected, and cared for.

We can do this! Think of someone who would be encouraged by a note. Write it today. Mail it.  Sometime later this week, your words may bring a smile to their face.

“Kind words are like honey-sweet to the soul and healthy for the body.”  (Proverbs 16:24, NLT)