Although there are no perfect people that walk among us, sorority
girls still wish to find that “perfect little”. Luckily, everyone has a
different definition of what perfect means to them, so there are many
possibilities for someone to get their own type of blessed. Little did I know how truly blessed I would be when getting placed with mine.
Now we are far from perfect and we know that. Our human flesh will fail people day by day, but one thing we are able to find greatness in is Christ. We will continue to fall, but I believe that God placed us together to help each other back up. We may not have what a general body would view as a typical big/little relationship, maybe be even abnormal, but I wouldn't trade it for the world. We weren't called to be normal people, for that is simply not what we were created for.
People love to make promises, but like I said we will let other down, whether it is intentional or not. But I AM saying that I will try my hardest to:
-Love you the best way I know how, in the valleys and on the mountain tops. ["And you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind, and all your strength. The second is equally important: 'Love your neighbor as you love yourself.' No other commandment is greater than these." Mark 15:30-31]
My love for you continues to grow daily. The more we get to know about one another, the more things I grow to love, even the flaws. I know your story and I now get to be a part of it, which is just the best. I pray that I am able to love you like Christ does and see you through His eyes at all times. That is the most ultimate love there is and even though I know I will never reach that point, I will try my hardest to show grace, mercy and love towards you.
-Pray for you and be there when you call. ["I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. Ask God to help them; intercede on their behalf, and give thanks for them." 1 Timothy 2:1]
I often think about how blessed I have been by you little, and realize how so undeserving I am. This is when I thank God so much for giving us each other. I pray that you don't just stay for a season of my life, but you will remain for them all. I pray that God will guide you in all you do and in your times of joy and times of heartache, you will know that you have a God that is greater than all the things you may be going through. I pray that you will constantly be able to feel how loved you are and have peace that comes from Christ alone, knowing that He will never forsake you. I pray that you will be able to find your confidence and worth in Him alone. I pray so hard for you.
-Take abnormally posed pictures with you.
Just because...who wants to be basic???? We are honestly the farthest from it so there is no point in acting like we are. I love coming up with the strangest, cutest, craziest and funny poses with you. Whether we are on our next retreat, during a random big/little date, at church or even on our wedding days, I know we will make sure pictures are squeezed in there. I hope it is able to portray our craziness about each other.
-Love God alongside you. ["As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend." Proverbs 27:17]
It brings me so much joy being able to turn to my side and see you worshiping God right beside me. Knowing that we share a common love for the Lord gives me such a sense of peace. I am so free to be my true self, as you are too and remain unashamed of the amazing God we have. I pray that our relationship remains constant in accountability, prayer and love. Looking forward, I know that we have only started on this journey with each other, continuing to grow closer to God along the way.
-Remain a positive, but most importantly Godly influence in your life. ["One who is righteous is a guide to his neighbor, but the way of the wicked leads them astray." Proverbs 12:26]
As we have gradually worked our way into each other's lives, I have only grown to be more self-conscious of my actions. I'm constantly thinking about how my actions and words would impact you, but most importantly how they will impact God's kingdom. That is ultimately all that matters. I was chosen to be your big sister and with that becomes the responsibility of leading you in the right direction, with the guidance of God. This includes putting God in the center of my life so all my actions reflect Him. Living transparently, having grace, remaining slow to speak and anger, showing love to all and keeping negativity out of my mouth.
-Be spontaneous with you.
What's life without a little bit of unplanned fun? Whether it's 1 am Cookout runs, a day trip to the beach or just spending a random afternoon together...the list could go on for days. God didn't put us here to stare at four walls, so let's keep having fun for years to come.
-Challenge and encourage you to be the best you God created you to be. ["Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep his promise. Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near." Hebrews 10:23-25]
You are already such an amazing woman of God, who makes an impact on everyone she encounters and I want nothing more than for you to never lose this spirit. God's light already shines through you so much, but there is still more to come. There will always be more to learn, more to know and more to feel. As long as you keep running your race and chasing after God, you will experience more joy, love and comfort than ever before. You have the capability to change the world as long as you believe it. You will also pass that class, get over that boy and see God's face one day. You can do it and I believe in you!
-Pray for you and be there when you call. ["I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. Ask God to help them; intercede on their behalf, and give thanks for them." 1 Timothy 2:1]
I often think about how blessed I have been by you little, and realize how so undeserving I am. This is when I thank God so much for giving us each other. I pray that you don't just stay for a season of my life, but you will remain for them all. I pray that God will guide you in all you do and in your times of joy and times of heartache, you will know that you have a God that is greater than all the things you may be going through. I pray that you will constantly be able to feel how loved you are and have peace that comes from Christ alone, knowing that He will never forsake you. I pray that you will be able to find your confidence and worth in Him alone. I pray so hard for you.
-Take abnormally posed pictures with you.
Just because...who wants to be basic???? We are honestly the farthest from it so there is no point in acting like we are. I love coming up with the strangest, cutest, craziest and funny poses with you. Whether we are on our next retreat, during a random big/little date, at church or even on our wedding days, I know we will make sure pictures are squeezed in there. I hope it is able to portray our craziness about each other.
-Love God alongside you. ["As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend." Proverbs 27:17]
It brings me so much joy being able to turn to my side and see you worshiping God right beside me. Knowing that we share a common love for the Lord gives me such a sense of peace. I am so free to be my true self, as you are too and remain unashamed of the amazing God we have. I pray that our relationship remains constant in accountability, prayer and love. Looking forward, I know that we have only started on this journey with each other, continuing to grow closer to God along the way.
-Remain a positive, but most importantly Godly influence in your life. ["One who is righteous is a guide to his neighbor, but the way of the wicked leads them astray." Proverbs 12:26]
As we have gradually worked our way into each other's lives, I have only grown to be more self-conscious of my actions. I'm constantly thinking about how my actions and words would impact you, but most importantly how they will impact God's kingdom. That is ultimately all that matters. I was chosen to be your big sister and with that becomes the responsibility of leading you in the right direction, with the guidance of God. This includes putting God in the center of my life so all my actions reflect Him. Living transparently, having grace, remaining slow to speak and anger, showing love to all and keeping negativity out of my mouth.
-Be spontaneous with you.
What's life without a little bit of unplanned fun? Whether it's 1 am Cookout runs, a day trip to the beach or just spending a random afternoon together...the list could go on for days. God didn't put us here to stare at four walls, so let's keep having fun for years to come.
-Challenge and encourage you to be the best you God created you to be. ["Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep his promise. Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near." Hebrews 10:23-25]
You are already such an amazing woman of God, who makes an impact on everyone she encounters and I want nothing more than for you to never lose this spirit. God's light already shines through you so much, but there is still more to come. There will always be more to learn, more to know and more to feel. As long as you keep running your race and chasing after God, you will experience more joy, love and comfort than ever before. You have the capability to change the world as long as you believe it. You will also pass that class, get over that boy and see God's face one day. You can do it and I believe in you!
I hope that I am able to live up to the expectations that you had prior to finding out who I was. I can tell you that you definitely surpassed anything I envisioned, along with the rest of our fam. I don't deserve having a blessing like you, but I will forever love you with the most Christ-like love I know how.
Love,
your grateful big
["This is my commandment: Love each other in the same way I have loved you. There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. You are my friends if you do what I command. I no longer call you slaves, because a master doesn’t confide in his slaves. Now you are my friends, since I have told you everything the Father told me." John 15:12-15]
