Fatherless, yet Not

Tonight I watched the movie Courageous, it was a great movie and after watching the extra's I loved the heart of the director and the reasons behind the movie. I must say as I watched and amazing movie about men being fathers I was reminded of the absence of my own earthly father. It spoke to the hurt in my heart, at this moment I have not heard from my dad for about six weeks. I wish that our relationship was not this way, I wish that my dad was active in my life that would desire to protect and cherish me. Then I am reminded of my Heavenly Father is perfect in his love for me! That He rejoices over me, not because of me but because of Christ and his sacrifice on my behalf! That I have significance because I am made in his image, and I look like both my earthly father and my Heavenly Father it is so great!

It is great that the Lord has reminded me of his faithfulness but I must be honest I would like to have someone on this earth that was a dad to me. Then I am reminded of my step-dad who pasted away last december he was great. I could always depend on him to be there for me to support me and affirm me. I miss him often. I am also reminded of the men from church who take the time to care for me and give me counsel. The Lord has blessed me in the fact that he is my Heavenly Father and by all the great men who have blessed me with their kindness as spiritual fathers.