Happy Birthday Dad!

Everything I know about God as Abba Father, I learned from watching my dad. Second to my relationship with the Lord, I am most grateful for God birthing me into this family. As head of the house, Dad set the tone for our home. Once I hit 18, I realized how deeply that’s affected my life and trajectory. Because of him, I assumed God was also a loving Father who is always delighted to see me, and that I could climb into His lap at any moment to tell Him about my day and its little discoveries, cry about my hurts, and verbalize my dreams without fear of censure. Neither is ever too busy to hear what I have to say, and my words, my heart, always matter. Even in times of discipline, I am never doubtful of His love. I am ever safe, ever loved, ever welcome into open arms. My dad made it easy for me to see God for the loving Father He is. Dad set my standards high. I am so blessed and so grateful. Happy birthday, Dad!

-Sheeba