A Letter of Hope is a heartwarming story of faith, friendship, and the transformative power of compassion.
In the inspirational fiction novel A Letter of Hope, fourteen-year-old Kim discovers her capacity for compassion when she sponsors Sarita, an impoverished child in Brazil. Through their exchange of letters, Kim learns of Sarita's daily struggles and is motivated by her Christian faith to fundraise within her community to support Sarita. With the love and backing of her family,
Kim can provide Sarita with nourishment, medical care, and educational resources, transforming her life from one of destitution to hope. When Kim finally travels to Brazil to meet Sarita in person, their emotional reunion is a testament to the power of compassion. Through her bond with Sarita, Kim gains a renewed sense of purpose and understanding of life's blessings, inspiring her to continue uplifting others as she has been uplifted.
CHAPTER 1:
A Call to Action
The sun hung low in the sky as Kim walked down the gravel road towards home. She reflected on her day at school, and the lessons she had learned, but her mind kept returning to the question that had been haunting her for months: What more could she do to help others? She had always been a devout Christian girl, attending church every Sunday with her parents and volunteering in various community programs.
But lately, she felt a need to expand her efforts beyond the familiar boundaries of her small town. As she passed fields of swaying wheat, Kim prayed for guidance. She poured her heart out, asking Him to show her how she could make a difference in the world and be of service to those in need.
Remembering Matthew 25:40 as she prayed, “Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.” That verse resonated deeply with Kim and fueled her desire to help those who were suffering. In her prayer, Kim also asked for courage and strength to face the challenges that might come along the way.
She prayed for wisdom to discern the best way to extend a hand of love and support to someone who was in need. Above all, she prayed for God’s guidance to lead her on the path where she could bring hope and light into someone’s life.
