Father's Day

What does Father's Day mean to you ?

What are the first thoughts that come to your mind when you think of your Dad ?? 

Do you have great memories of  your Dad being your hero, the man who could do everything right, who could fix anything that you broke, taking you on dates, picnics, fishing, vacations, getting you your favorite treat at the grocery store ? 

Does he give you teddy bear hugs...a hug and kiss that makes you feel like you are his special friend.

Does he give you a grizzly bear hug...a hug that tells you he will pursue you, protect you, hold you accountable if you do wrong?

Is he your spiritual leader ? Does he take time to answer your questions when you have one and you don't understand. Does he let you wrestle with God when you have doubts. Is he there cheering you on and supporting you ?

Does he say " I am sorry "

OR

Are you alone? Your Dad is so busy at work...trying to pursue the top dollar, playing golf, fishing with his buddies, going away on hunting trips, hiding behind the newspaper, on the computer ?

Do you long to be your daddy's princess, to have him give you a hug, to wipe away your tears, to cheer you along ?

Do you hear only words of death spoken to you ?

Has he abused you physically ? Has he made you promise not to tell anyone and you are hiding behind a wall and in your heart you have a ton of pain ?

Do you long to hear you Dad say " I am sorry" ?

Do you ever hear the words "I love you " ?

These have been some thoughts "ripping" through my mind and heart. My heart is so full of emotion , of pain, when I hear once again of a young girl whose " innonency " was taken away by a man who only wanted to fill his desire and has no idea what he has done to the little girl.To the little girl who will grow up to become a lady and the ton of pain and questions and nightmares she has to go through....to find freedom and healing. 

The little girl in me is crying for her daddy too. As an 8 year old....I saw my daddy in a coffin,  his body put  into the ground...every June I miss him for his birthday and for Father's day.....I have great memories of my daddy. He loved us so much. And I have a heavenly Father who loves me so much and He also has sent other people into my life who have been that dad figure for me.

So today my heart is crying for the little girl who also is carrying a different pain. A girl who does not know her daddy. A girl who has been abused by her daddy or another man. A girl who needs to know she is precious....she is loved...she is valued....and it is OK to talk ...to share with someone ...to let someone into your life to help you walk through the pain and experience freedom in the Cross.

And also in my heart there is a feeling of heaviness, a feeling of anger at the men who abuse these dear innocent ones. Do you realize the pain you have put into the girls life because of your lustful desires? There is freedom and healing for you too. Jesus wants to make you free. John 8:32 You shall know the Truth and the Truth shall make you free.

I know there is no perfect dad, but blessed is the girl who thinks she does !!!!!!!

My prayer is that this father's day weekend can be a special weekend for you.

If you need healing , that you will experience healing......If you need to say I love you, or I am sorry...GO FOR IT !!!!!

Love the dad you have .....God has given him to you .

If you don't have one "adopt" one :)

Most of all my Heavenly Father loves you very much.