The Father's Love!


In early 2020, I was fortunate to get a glimpse of the Heavenly Father’s love. As a young girl, I experienced my earthly father’s love. He was such a great example of a father. I believe most of you have had great experiences with your fathers. 

Interestingly, even with such grounding, I still had insecurities. There were always times in my life when I second-guessed myself. I sought validation from people. I had so much fear in me. Growing up in church also didn't help much. I mean, I spoke positive affirmations, and quoted scripture about my circumstances but still had this deep-seated fear in me. For some time, I questioned God's love for me and then began to indeed believe His love was for others but not me. 

This one time, I sat down to have a conversation with one of my good friends. She told me a few truths that had always been right under my nose but I had not known. One of them is a scripture we quote quite often. 

Proverbs 23:7...as he thinketh in his heart, so is he [In behaviour - one who manipulates] He says to you, "Eat and drink," Yet in his heart is not with you [but it is begrudging the cost].

She said to me; 

" Everything you see around you, in the physical starts from within. What you think about yourself is who you become."

 I realized that my current circumstances had nothing to do with God not loving me. They had everything to do with the way I perceived who I was. 

Another truth that liberated me was that the love of God the Father is unfailing, unwavering, and unconditional. it's constant and doesn't change based on what we do, say or even think. All I needed to do was receive and accept it. 

"Be conscious of the Father's Love." She said to me. 

To be conscious of the Father's love is to have a consistent awareness of his love for you. It's easy for one to say the Father loves me...but yet still acts unsure of His love.  This is who I was. Very timid, unsure of myself, unsure of whether God the Father would come through for me. 

Funny how certain I was of my earthly father's love. Even when I goofed up, I was sure that my father punished me because he loved me. Yet when it came to my Heavenly Father, I was not sure. 

I would like to categorically say, that this is all behind me. I am extremely aware of my Heavenly Father's Love. He knows me, sees me, and is with me. The Bible says He will never leave me nor forsake me. 

What a game-changer for me. 

The truth is my earthly Father was great, trust me...you will find out real soon.

God the Father is even greater...and I know you will say this is obvious. But hey, let me tell you something; If you can get a glimpse of the Father's love, or even live in constant awareness of His love, something within in you starts to unfold. 

"Lessons from My Father " is a real reflection of the Heavenly Father's Love. It's my account of love from my earthly father. Penning these memories made me think so hard about how much God the Father loves me and is willing to do much more for me. Only sometimes do I limit me because of my thoughts and perceptions. 

Matt 7: 11

"...So if you sinful people know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give good gifts to those who ask him."

💖Come experience with me the Father's Love!


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