I was talking with a dear friend of mine over the weekend about our daddy issues. It makes me so sad that so many women I know have them. Whether he was present, absent, there but unemotionally attached, or heck, he could have given you the sun moon & stars but yet always left you feeling unloved & not good enough, it seems we all have something that emotionally goes right back to our dads.
The best thing my mom reminded me growing up was that no matter what my earthly father did or didn't do, I had the best Father of all with my heavenly Father. He loves me unconditionally, sent His son to die for me, has wonderful plans for me, and wants what is best for me. He will also never fail me. No earthly father can do that - because here on earth there is no such thing as perfect. People will fail you, they will let you down, they will disappoint, it's going to happen. That's when you throw your hands up to the Lord and praise HIM for all that he has given you, the experiences that you have walked through, and ask Him to bring you closer to Him, to cling to Him, through said experiences. It sure is a wonderful place when you can do that. I am going to take a cue from my devotional today and start working on this more.
2 Corinthians 6:18, “I will be a Father to you, and you will be my sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty.” (NIV)
Now, onto my next challenge, raising a son who will one day make one heck of a father. This will certainly not be too difficult because he has a wonderful example :) Thank you, Lord!
