6/16/2013

The Perfect Father


For me, my father was perfect. No other man could have been to me the father that he was. God knew exactly who I needed to be my father-to teach, discipline, love, guide, encourage and pray for me. And as I remember the man that he was, in this child's eyes, he really was perfect. So strong, so faithful to God and to my mother, so dedicated to serve the Lord yet also dedicated to spend time with his family.

I was with him at the moment of his passing away in 2007. It was so heart-rending to whisper in his ear, "It's ok, Dad, you can go...". But, oh, how I miss him!

I have another Father who is perfect. Perfectly perfect! He loves, teaches, guides and encourages me in an even much greater way than my earthly father. Who wouldn't want a Father like that?!

Several years ago, I accompanied a young lady named Katy as she sang a song in a school program. I loved the music and the words, I still do. I could not find the music anywhere online (perhaps you can) but here are the lyrics:

Always The Perfect Father

Always the perfect Father,
With always the perfect plan,
Always knowing what is best for me.
You are always the perfect Father
of a far from perfect child,
But You love me, perfect Father,
All the time.

Long ago You made me, Lord,
You made me just like You,
But somewhere in my life
I took a road You did not choose.
Because You loved me perfectly,
You let me try and fall,
Then You picked me up and
sent me on my way-Your way!

For You are always the perfect Father,
With always the perfect plan,
Always knowing what is best for me.
You are always the perfect Father
of a far from perfect child,
But You love me, perfect Father,
All the time.
                            -Dennis and Nan Allen

“I will be a Father to you, and you shall be My sons and daughters,
Says the Lord Almighty." (II Corinthians 6:18)
 

4 comments:

  1. Such an encouraging post. I too am so thankful for that perfect father and all the grace He pours out on me each day.

    I also LOVED the diamond pictures. I had never thought of rain in that way but it is incredible how much the drops look like diamonds. Strange the blessings that come from the rain...

    Thanks for sharing - Christen

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  2. Loved the photo of your dad in the suit with his legs crossed. Looks so elegant. Glad to have met your parents and shared some times with them so many years ago before we came to Brazil. Take care, friend!

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  3. I remember that song fondly! Now I wish we could sit and sing it together!

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