A Father's Love

Greetings!

Today is Father's Day. Hooray for all the dads!

My pastor is on a mission to make this day one of the best holidays ever. It is so funny to hear him talk about how much space is available for Mother's Day, and how fathers get less than half a shelf. Of course, we all know that moms hold a special place in our hearts, but we wouldn't be here if it wasn't for the fathers...right? So, he gets some big props for that!

Without my pastor knowing it, he has actually made this holiday fun for me again. It was difficult after my dad passed away, and sometimes I still have regrets about not visiting him as much as I should have, but I know without a shadow of a doubt that he knew I loved him. I made sure to tell him that whenever we were together. 

My dad was my hero. When I was a little girl, he seemed larger than life, and to me...he could do anything. I miss that. I miss having him around, but I know that he loved the Lord, and it makes me feel better to know that he is with our Father. Whenever I start to feel a little down, I remember the scripture in Psalm 27:10 that says, "When my mother and father forsake me, then the Lord will take me up." That always comforts me, because I know that my Father in heaven will always be around, and He will never pass away.

The awesome thing about that is...whenever I need the physical touch of my dad God always provides that. He is our ever-present help in times of trouble...no matter what that trouble is...He is ever watchful over us. I love knowing that I can depend on Him. He loves me with a love that far surpasses anything that I have ever known...and for that, I am eternally grateful.

Until next time...

Be blessed