Dear Santa,

For Christmas this year, I would like to make some special requests:

  1. Please give food to all who are hungry.
  2. Please provide water for all who are thirsty.
  3. Please grant shelter for all who seek refuge.
  4. Provide freedom to all who are imprisoned, whether by addictions, doubt or anything else.
  5. Grant release to all who are oppressed, whether by government, relationships, or self.
  6. Fill hearts with forgiveness, both for the sake of those hurt and those hurting others.
  7. Pour out love for all who feel alone.

I know this is a lot to ask, Big Guy and I know you are very busy during the holiday. But if you can find a way to grant us these wishes this holiday season, maybe we can remember to give them to others during the next.

~Yours truly, Patrick

PS: I’ll even be happy to help get this gift started by working in El Salvador during all of January! I hear there’s a great place to get started called Iglesia Gran Comision La Libertad!!

PPS: Here’s some milk and cookies for your journey! You’re the best, Big Guy!!