My Dearest Ramona,

As I sit here writing these words you do not know me yet. But, one day you'll come to know My name and who I Am, this I'm sure of. It will be awhile though before you come to realize just who I really Am, nevertheless I've always known you and loved you. One day, when you are able to read and comprehend My word, you'll see that all I Am about to say to you is true.

You will learn that before I formed you in your mother's womb I knew you. While I was forming your inward parts and knitting every part of you together, I knew your days ahead. Before you were born, I sanctified you and already had plans for your future. Oh, I know when you become of age; you'll make plans and decisions for your life and quite often without considering me. And surely your ideas will not always be good ones, although you'll think you know best. But, I Am patient, and I'll be right here like a hedge behind and before you, ready to receive you, for I love you oh so very much.

Sorry to say My child, life won't be easy and you'll experience much adversity, my treasured one. Besides you being stubborn and insisting on having your own way, there is an enemy who will try to hinder my plans for you. I will grant him the opportunity to have his way for a short while, but fear not, for you are inscribed in the palm of My hand.

At the most vulnerable time of your life, while yet a babe, you will experience rejection. Both mother and father will forsake you. Because you are helpless, the enemy will believe that he can destroy you, but this is a lie. For in your weakness, I am strong. I will provided a servant called by My name, who will be there to care and nurture you. So, as she cradles you, know that those are my arms. When she comforts you and wipes the tear from your eye, know that is my hand. And, when she looks upon you proudly know that is the smile I made just for you. Food, clothing and shelter, you shall not lack, for all will be amazingly provided for you because the righteous will not be forsaken, nor their descendants begging for bread. I Am a father to the fatherless and a defender of widows. And, although a woman can forget her nursing child, I will never forget you.

One of the greatest lessons My servant will teach you will be about my Son and Our love for you. Honor My servant and listen well as she imparts to you wisdom. For when you grow older you'll come to appreciate those precious moments when the two of you walked and talked along the way. Yes, I can guarantee you, My word given to you in your tender age, from it you shall never depart and you will be prosperous.

So, go forth and do great things in My name. However insignificant you may think you are, always remember you like all my creation have a purpose. There is nothing that I do is in vain and My word never returns to Me void. Be strong, call on My mighty name and know that I Am near. You'll be victorious because you are the daughter of the King. And you'll always be the apple of My eye.

Lovingly,

Dad