A FATHER’S LOVE

The love of God—our Heavenly Father—when we experience it for ourselves, changes everything. 

No matter if our natural fathers were a good portrait of our Heavenly Father’s love, our Heavenly Father’s love for us never changes. The Bible says that He is the same yesterday, today, and forever. Scripture also tells us that we are “fearfully and wonderfully made” and that God knits us together in our mother’s womb (Psalm 139:13-16). 

God cares about us so very much that He knows the very number of hairs on our head (Luke 12:7). No matter what kind of hair cut or hair style you have, God still knows.

It is important that we look to our Heavenly Father for our identity in Him and our self-worth—not to people. We each have value because He created us and He is our pattern of what love should look like. 

You are to honor your father and mother so that you may live long in the land that the Lord God is giving you (See Exodus 20:12). This verse doesn’t just apply to small kids—it goes onward for our entire lives. Honor is something you and I give freely. 

Even if your earthly father let you down, your Heavenly Father never will. You can run to Him and embrace His love—finding the greatest love you will ever experience. 

I am eternally thankful to my dad (and mom) for showing our family the path to a godly life. Take time to express love and thankfulness. 

There is great power in a father’s love. His guidance is essential. We all know it is important to follow a quality guide. Think about the huge life decisions you have made. Who was guiding you? What was their experience, wisdom, skill, and knowledge in leading you where you wanted to go?

NOTE TO MEN: If you are searching and desiring to be a better father—ask God to show you. Allow Him to teach you how to be a godly father. 

Perhaps, you have taken a wrong path along your journey in life. As long as you have breath in your lungs, it is not too late to repent and turn back to God. Life is short—eternity is forever. It is always the right time to make things right. 

Run to God and allow Him to refresh, redeem, and bring about restoration. He paid the ultimate price of His Son to redeem all mankind. 

Have a wonderful Father’s Day! 

BOOKS BY DEBORAH STARCZEWSKI:  God’s Priceless Treasure (How To Overcome Challenges, Be Transformed, and Know Your Purpose);  A LEAP OF FAITH (25 Days at the Mercy Seat); and THE MIDNIGHT HOUR (Will America Turn Back To God?) ….available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, etc.