A friend who lives in another country has invited you to come and stay with him/her on

your next holiday. You are too busy to accept the invitation. (Informal)
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
 Thank him/her for the invitation
 Explain why you cannot come
 Ask him/her about other times to visit

Sample Answer:
Dear John,

Thank you so much for your invitation. It’s really a generous offer to let me stay in your place in
Tokyo. I’d really like to come and it’s very kind of you, but unfortunately I won’t be able to make it
due to my hectic work schedule.
I’ve just started a new teaching job and I’ve been working around the clock. It’s been intense! I don’t
mean to complain; I’ve been enjoying it immensely and the school I’m working at is actually our old
high school, which has been a lot of fun. Do you remember Mrs. Brown? She’s actually my
supervisor!
Could you let me know of another time I can visit? Because of the school holidays I’ll be free in the
new year and I’ll also be free in winter, so if you’re available then, I’d certainly love to escape the
cold to visit you.
I can’t wait to hear from you.
Your friend,
Rex
You live in a room in college which you share with another student. However, there are
many problems with this arrangement and you find it very difficult to work. Write a letter
to the accommodation officer at the college. In the letter, (Formal)
 Describe the situation
 Explain your problems asn why it is difficult to work
 Say what kind of accommodation you would prefer
Dear Sir or Madam,

I am writing to let you know that I am unhappy with my current living conditions. While the
accommodation itself is fine, my housemate as become intolerable making it almost impossible for
me to work. I hope you will consider my situation favourably.

Let me explain my situation. The trouble started about three months ago when my housemate first
moved in. Prior to that, everything was fine; my old housemate was extremely considerate. My
current housemate, however, stays up almost all night and plays incessantly loud music. As such, I
have not been able to sleep properly and therefore cannot concentrate on my studies.

Would you kindly transfer me or my housemate to another room? I would prefer to live with someone
who is quieter and more considerate of others. As long as it is quiet, I don’t mind whom I live with.

Thank you for your consideration.

Yours faithfully,

Rex
 Pursuing God's Will
"In all wisdom and insight [God] made known to us the mystery of His will" (Eph. 1:8-9).

Even if you haven’t obtained academic degrees, you have wisdom that far surpasses the most educated

unbeliever.

When God redeemed you, He not only forgave your trespasses and removed the guilt and penalty of sin,
but He also gave you spiritual wisdom and insight—two essential elements for godly living. Together
they speak of the ability to understand God's will and apply it to your life in practical ways.

As a believer you understand the most sublime truths of all. For example, you know that God created the
world and controls the course of history. You know that mankind's reason for existence is to know and
glorify Him. You have goals and priorities that transcend earthly circumstances and limitations.

Such wisdom and insight escapes unbelievers because they tend to view the things of God with disdain (1
Cor. 2:14). But you "have the mind of Christ" (v. 16). His Word reveals His will and His spirit gives you
the desire and ability to understand and obey it.

Today is another opportunity to cultivate that desire through diligent prayer and Bible study. Let the
psalmist's commitment be yours: "O how I love Thy law! It is my meditation all the day. Thy
commandments make me wiser than my enemies. . . . I have more insight than all my teachers. . . . I
understand more than the aged . . . I have restrained my feet from every evil way, that I may keep Thy
word" (Ps. 119:97-101).

Suggestions for Prayer

● Thank God for the wisdom and insight He gives you through His Word.
● If you have neglected the Word, ask His forgiveness and begin once again to refresh your spirit
with its truths.
● Ask for wisdom to respond biblically to every situation you face today.