The envelope arrives, and  says, “You may have won a special prize.”

Dear Mam,

It has come to our attention that you may have won a special prize.

Are you weak and uncertain?

Broken and fragile?

Poor in spirit? 

If so, then … Congratulations!

You win access to the Kingdom of Heaven and its power.  Power accessible from all locations. Please redeem coupon immediately. 

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Dear Mam,

Are you mourning and heartbroken? 

Exhausted and sad? 

A little bit dazed?

Congratulations!

You win comfort.  Lots of it.  Coming in every which way.  Please redeem. This voucher does not expire.

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Dear Mam,

Do you hunger and thirst for things to be right and good and just? 

Does nightly news hurt your soul?

Congratulations – you win a swim in the river of life.  Washing over you.  Filling you with goodness, righteousness, and the deep feeling of  “all things new”.  Redeem at heaven’s entrance.

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Dear Mam 

Do you feel small?

Unseen?

Alone?

Congratulations- you win the whole earth.  You inherit it.  Not this one. The new one.  Please be advised – this coupon comes in the form of a giant check.  

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Dear Mam,

Do you forgive easily? 

Are you called a push over?

An empath? 

Are you accused of giving too much grace. 

Congratulations! You win mercy.  You will be hemmed in by it.   This mercy sandwich may be redeemed at any location.

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Dear Mam,

Are you sometimes called naive?

An Ingénue?

Is your heart pure and open going against the grain of the world?

Congratulations – you win seeing God.  Coupon always redeemable. 

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Dear Mam,

Do you move toward others in conflict?

Are you a hostage negotiator for peace?

Congratulations – you win a name plate for your desk that says “child of God.” Also a personalized license plate.  And a name tag.  And a hat.  Basically a “Child of God” swag bag.

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Dear Mam.

Are you laughed at for your heart and kindness?

Made fun of?

Called goodie two shoes and Jesus freak?

Congratulations – you win the master key to the kingdom of heaven.  These keys unlock doors on earth as well.  

Once again – Thank you for playing. 

And congratulations to all our winners.