Monday, November 26, 2007

trying to imagine . . .

As I worked today my mind was wandering.

I started thinking about families, girls that are my age . . . the challenges and joys of different stages.

Somehow I cannot imagine not having a father to protect me, guide me, listen to me, tell me when I am wrong, be patient with me, love me - even when I am extreme, ridiculous, or foolish.

What would I do if I did not have a strong shoulder to flee to?

Where would I be if there was no one listening to me when I started off with a sigh that communicates more than words could ever relay. He knows that it says, “Oh, I just need to be honest with you. Do you have time . . . again?"

Who would share my heart?

I am grateful . . .

“You don’t need the answers to all of life’s questions. Just let me know that you love me. Stay by my side.”

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

That's Teriffic! I think about that too sometimes. I'm probably not as grateful for my father on earth or in heaven as I should be.
Ps. Thanks for showing me how to do this.
Ashley

Allison said...

hey Ashley!

glad that you can view the blog now. :)

it is amazing how our gratefulness towards God FOR our fathers directly changes our attitude TOWARDS our fathers. It all stems from a proper heart condition before God . . . no matter how wonderful our authorities are it is always a growing process. Learning to love and respect them is a daily thing (for me anyhow! :))

Let's get together or something sometime soon.