I have two adult sons, whom I love so much it almost hurts. What’s up with that? Look, it hurts because I miss them… always. My wife and I raised them to be honorable men, filled with love and integrity, with the strength and independence to take care of their own lives. And that’s just who they are.
One of the purposes of being a parent is to raise our kids to take care of themselves. And for some of us, it’s hard to let go as we gently usher them out the door. I’m so proud of my sons and how they are living their lives. Yet I just wish I could see them more often. I wish I could always be with them, sharing their lives with them.
You know what? Your Father God feels the same way about you. Our Father loves you so much I suspect it sometimes hurts. He wants to be with you, sharing your life with you. Yes, like me and how I feel about my sons, God wants us to have the honor, integrity, and strength to take care of ourselves. But He doesn’t want us to do it alone. Our heavenly Dad loves you as only a parent can.
November 7, 2014 at 7:37 am
Great post. I really appreciate the God gives us a glimpse of his perspective through our children. Thanks for sharing this.
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November 7, 2014 at 7:40 am
Thanks for commenting. And I think God gives us a glimpse of Him through ourselves as well. Just look at how you are as a dad. By the way dad, I love your picture.
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November 7, 2014 at 7:42 am
Nice blog!
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November 7, 2014 at 8:57 pm
Beautiful post. Thanks for sharing.
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