A Letter to God by G.L. Fuentes is a touching story about faith, hope, and human kindness. Lencho, a poor farmer, depends completely on his crops for his livelihood. He eagerly waits for rain because his cornfield needs it. However, a sudden hailstorm destroys his entire crop, leaving him helpless and disappointed.
Lencho has complete faith in God and believes that God will help him in his difficult situation. He writes a letter to God asking for 100 pesos so that he can sow his field again and support his family. The postmaster is deeply moved by Lencho’s unwavering faith. He collects money from his employees and friends and sends Lencho 70 pesos in an envelope, signing it as God.
When Lencho receives the money, he is not surprised because he firmly believes that God has answered his prayer. However, he becomes angry when he finds only 70 pesos. He assumes that the post office employees must have stolen the remaining money. The story beautifully highlights Lencho’s innocent and unshakable faith while also showing the kindness and generosity of the postmaster and his colleagues.