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My God and my Dad

My dad got sick when I was 12 years old. He lost his legs for two years because of his sickness and died when I was 14 years old. I remember so many good things about my dad but one thing that sticks to my mind and I will always treasure in my heart is this one incident. I was acting fresh, talking like an unsaved teen. I was answering my mom in an unapropriate tone and thought I knew it all. My actions made her so mad and promised me good spanking right then and there (lol). I got scared because I knew she was serious. I remember running to my dad who was in bed with no legs and hid behind him. I remember him stretching his arms like Jesus did on the cross to hide me and told my mom to forgive me if I asked for forgiveness and to let it go. yes, she was mad but could not do anything about it because in those days when my dad spoke, it is finished.
This scripture is so dear in 1 Corinthians 1:26,28 The Word tells me that the foolishness of God is wiser than men and the weakness of God is stronger than men....
I am always reminded of my earthly dad physical weakness, love, wisdom and strength. He was sick in bed, and could not do anything physically but yet I ran to him for protection knowing I will escape the punishement from my mom. This scripture reminds me of Jesus on the cross, even though He was weak and dying and to the human eyes looked helpless, He had the power to save all who ran to Him. He still does!
It looked foolish for me to run to my dad, he was crippled and could not do anything at that moment but one word from him silenced my mom's anger and caused me to repent.
What an awesome God we have, heaven and earth adore Him! All He has to do is let His voice be heard and His presence is enough. He is all wise and strong, good, merciful and just. It is His goodness that lead men to repentance.
Even when He looks like He is not doing much, He is still stronger and better than any man on this earth.
I am thankful today to my heavenly Dad for the memory of my earthly dad. I believed God can do anything no matter what.

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Comment by Theresa on August 18, 2009 at 12:59pm: Thanks Terry for stopping by and I am so glad too to know you read it and liked it. This is a blessing to me to read your comment and see how you view it too. God bless you Terry!

Comment by Theresa on July 3, 2009 at 7:03pm: Stew,
Thanks for stopping by and leaving your awesome comment on my page. Your comment blessed me as well!

Comment by Stew on June 21, 2009 at 9:16pm: Beautiful story Therese. What a blessing to remember your earthly Father with such affection. This is a great story to read on this Father's Day 2009. I am so grateful to our Heavenly Father for His endless love. We cannot begin to have the view of the horizon that He holds in His hand. Each day we are given is a blessing and I count reading your story today as a special blessing. Thank you.

Comment by Theresa on June 21, 2009 at 5:05pm: TG, LT,
Amen dear saints, God is good and it is so good to see Him and know Him for Who He is and what He did for all of us. I am thankful to be saved and secure in the love of God that is found in Christ Jesus alone. May we all love Him forever and ever and speak of His goodness to us.

Comment by Leonard T on June 21, 2009 at 5:32am: Thanks for sharing this. It makes us think about Jesus and His love and work on our behalf.

Lord Bless,
LT

Comment by The pilgrim on June 20, 2009 at 11:13pm: Hello my precious sis Therese, what a great illustration of our Heavenly Father the the story of u and ur earthly father i'm blessed by it and i love it .......... it is a great message which i will remember it always .......... I thank God for He is our Mighty Father who protect and keep up as from all evil under His Wings ......... i thank Him for there is enough room to all who run to Him Under His Wings .......... what a place it is save and secure and very comfortable ..... thank YOU Abba Father for YOUR loving embrace.
I thank God for you .............Thank you my dear sis for this post it is full of meaning ..........i love your gentleness and meekness ........ and keep on praising Him it blesses me always when i read ur praises here i love ur praising heart .......... how much will be to HIM?
You are blessed and a blessing.
May the Lord shower you with continual blessings.
Remain blessed.
I love you, tg.

My God and my Dad

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