When we were young, no matter how far along Christmas still is whenever we get a balloon (at birthday parties, a free restaurant giveaway or any other occasion) we would always write a letter to Santa.
We would make a list of all the toys that we want with our solemn promise to be good boys and girls, we would tie our letter to the balloon, release it and watch it fly away - praying and hoping it would have enough helium in it to reach the North Pole, reach Santa and give him ample time to get our presents.
I didn't really think it silly when we realized the truth about Santa growing up - if anything I consider it an act of faith - doing it every time you have the chance despite not always getting what you want because in your heart you trust and know that you will be heard...
The same idea was proposed for our Chapter Morning fellowship cum Christmas Party. During the personal reflection part of our worship - we were asked to write letters to God which we are supposed to tie on a balloon, there wasn't any helium balloons available sadly but we wrote the letter knowing that God knows what will be in them before we even put pen to paper...
... and for all of this May God Be Praised!!!
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