“Our Father Who art in Heaven”

Matthew 6:9

          My father and I fought like cats and dogs.  As a teenage boy, I knew it all.  He was old, out of date, and out of touch.  We never agreed on any subject.

          Twelve years ago, my father and I began to heal our relationship.  It was difficult.  We tried.  We spent time together.  We spent many hours on the phone talking.  We spent hours working on different things together.  Before he passed away, our relationship had healed to the point he was my mentor.  He is my father.

          My father has been gone five years now.  I miss him.  I wasted so much time arguing with him, instead of getting to know him. 

          After five days of seeing our heavenly Father in different aspects, hopefully we appreciate God our Father more.  Hopefully, we see that not only is He God, He is our Creator, Protector, Shield, and Healer.  He is perfect in every way our Father.

          As we pray this day, thank Him for being your Father.  Rest in the presence of the One who will always be there for you, caring for you, and walking with you.