To Read on the Journey

Sunday, June 19, 2011

Daddy

"Yet to those who receive Him
to those who believe in his name
He gave the right to become
children of God."
John 1:12

it was 23 years ago today, on june 19th 1988, that i received Jesus.
Believed that because of God's unconditional love for me,
Jesus died on the cross,
to be my Salvation,
to give me eternal abundant life.

it is so fitting that every so many years this day falls on Father's Day.

for though i've had 7 "dads" i was fatherless... Until God.
And i wanted a daddy.

i wanted to be scooped up into a daddy's lap and be
held.
treasured.
nurtured.
affirmed.
provided for.
disciplined.
directed.
given a blessing; a future.  
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and God has done all these... and so  much more.
He
is
my
Daddy.

and the joy in my heart 
from this child so grateful 
to her Daddy 
is His Father's Day card
today.  

and  the only gift He wants
today
and everyday
is
me

i am all He wants.

 
"I will be a Father to you, and you will be My sons and daughters, 
says the Lord Almighty."
II Cor. 6:18




6 comments:

{cuppakim} said...

love this. happy "birthday" to you. and happy father's day to our greatest Father in Heaven.

it is truly a blessing to hear that snippet of your testimony, and remind us how much God is truly the ultimate, perfect father. :) thanks denise!

Kristen said...

YES HE IS!!!

i love you and i loved this.

happy "birthday".

Kathleen said...

Happy 23rd spiritual birthday - always a special day to remember the joys we have because of He who saves.

Jessica Johnson said...

um. BLUBBERING MESS over here. both this post and the linked post were beautiful. raw. real. loved every word. thankful your Father gave you such perspective.

Simply Sara said...

i am thankful for june 19th.
thankful for you.
xoxo

Janelle said...

Oh, happy day! It was no accident that you found your Father. He loves you. He redeems you.