The idea of God being our Father or even our "Daddy" has been something taught by Sunday School teachers or youth leaders my whole life. It's hard to imagine God as a Father but for many, the earthly ones sometimes brought pain or weren't even physically there. Some weren't loving or safe. We need God to provide what was missing. He promises unconditional love. No earthly father can even touch that.
When I try to imagine God as a "daddy," what I picture is Charles Ingalls from Little House on the Prairie. Can you imagine him as your daddy? A real man's man but tenderhearted. Not afraid to cry. Kind. Tough when he needed to be. Listened to his kids. Disciplined them but was always intentional with them. Hardworking. Loved only one woman. Man of faith but struggled through things, life wasn't easy for him and his family. Always willing to help a fellow man, no matter the cost. Played the fiddle and sang at night. Gave to the community all he had. Sacrificed. Forgave when wronged. Taught his children to work hard. When his children messed up, he made them be responsible for their own actions. He wasn't too proud to do any job to provide for his family. He always made time for his children. They knew he loved them.
I imagine if God was my daddy on earth, I'd like one like this. Could be why I always cry when this show is on. What's your perfect daddy picture look like? You guessed it. I have been watching a LHOTP marathon this weekend. The show always gets me.
Who's your "perfect" daddy? Maybe you had one in real life, lucky you. Tell me all about it, I would love to know!
2 comments:
Reneene,
I love reading your blog! This one came at such a good time for me. This week we are approaching 3 years since I lost my Dad. I would have to say that I think he was a PERFECT earthly father!! He was always at every "event" I had growing up, raised us 3 girls in a Christian home, showed us what a loving marriage is...I could go on and on. He was funny..he would call me (even as an adult) and tell me "It's snowing be careful"...or "Watch out for deer...its their eating time". :) He would tag along on our "sisters weekend" and could outshop us girls! I feel SO fortunate that God blessed me with such a wonderful father, but as I know you feel about Jeff, feel sad that I didn't get more time on earth with him. It seems a lot of times God takes "the good ones" too soon! So hard..impossible..for us to understand. Continueing though to trust in HIM and excited for the day I get to see "my Daddy" again!! :) Thanks for your blog!!! :)
Paige
Paige,
Thank you for sharing about your dad. He sounds like a dad most of us would dream about. You were lucky to have him. No wonder you always have a sparkle in your eyes. I bet you were a "daddy's little girl." I will be praying for you as the anniversary approaches. Nothing can replace a father's love like that. I was hoping someone had a story like that to share, not just a TV dad like mine. Blessings, Reneene
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