Ok, so I got an email from my dad this week. This one's a keeper, encouraging me in my new ministry position, giving a little advice, telling me he was proud of me. (He is enjoying being able to check out what I am doing via the church website.) Anyway, it was a cool daddy/daughter moment, and I had to keep a copy( I will need to read it the next time I screw up big!)
So, I am pondering: if I were to receive an email from my Abba in my new position, what would it say? I think that He too would encourage me. I hope He would be proud of me as well. What advice would He give in my new position, knowing that He is aware of who I am(good and bad), the pitfalls and joys of this place, the history that I have yet to learn, etc... What would my Abba advise? And then I am reminded, once again, of my failure to consistently seek His face, of my innate ability to get really busy doing what should be His work without looking to Him to determine how to do it. I think that my Abba probably has to shake His head much like my earthly father does, and I am reminded to be thankful for love, patience, and grace.
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You were in my dream last night, it was interesting and of course it shows I truly do miss you.
A goal to look towards, making our heavenly Father proud, being able to say with confidence, Yes Lord I did what you asked and to humbly accept the blessings and encouragement he gives to us as a result of being faithful.
Of course we have discussed my issues of feeling like I have to earn(or live up to) the grace that has already been given me. Maybe I am growing a little because in the midst of this process I have felt very encouraged and not obligated, if that makes sense. It is a good thing. Love you, feather.
How come I didn't get a note like that? Guess that tells me all I need to know. Not only are you the talented and successful one, but Dad likes you better. I'm going to write a book someday and my portayal of you might not be favorable!
Hey, you get him all the time (blessing or curse...you decide). I still think you are the successful one, and talented. You're just talented at DIFFERENT things...yeah, that's it...I do believe we have duet-ed together before.
You want me to tell dad to write you a note?
By the way I'm going to have a party soon...I think you remember the rest..
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