My daddy said something to me today that meant more to me than he'll ever know. The context of it is silly but the words were so powerful for me for some reason.
For the past several years, I have used his copy of TurboTax to file my taxes. When I asked him yesterday if he had this year's version, he told me that he hadn't gotten it yet and that it was my turn to buy it. He said it jokingly but that got me to thinking; why shouldn't I buy it this year? I called him this afternoon to ask him if he preferred TurboTax or another brand and he asked why I wanted to know. When I told him I was going to get it this year, he told me I didn't have to do that. To which I asked why. His reply was "because you are still my daughter." It may not sound like a lot to most of you but it was huge for me. Don't misunderstand, I have the best parents anyone could ask for and I know for certain that they love me and "won't ever stop loving me," but at that moment, I felt loved in a way I'm not sure I can explain. I'm 38 years old and I'm still a daddy's girl. Thank you, daddy!
I have played that over and over in my head today, and the Lord has used it to give me a very clear picture of His love for me. We sang this song in church today and it broke my heart. Truly our Father loves us!
How Deep the Father's Love For Us
How deep the Father's love for us
How vast beyond all measure
That He should give His only Son
To make a wretch His treasure
How great the pain of searing loss
The Father turns His face away
As wounds which mar the Chosen One
Bring many sons to glory
Behold the man upon a cross
My sin upon His shoulders
Ashamed I hear my mocking voice
Call out among the scoffers
It was my sin that held Him there
Until it was accomplished
His dying breath has brought me life
I know that it is finished
I will not boast in anything
No gifts, no power, no wisdom
But I will boast in Jesus Christ
His death and resurrection
Why should I gain from His reward
I cannot give an answer
But this I know with all my heart
His wounds have paid my ransom
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I totally understand. My dad says things like that sometimes and it means the world to me!
ReplyDeleteI have always envied your relationship with your dad!
ReplyDeleteHe's a good one...yep, that Jack is definitely a keeper!!!
I hope this comment isn't objectionable.
And by the way, Mr. Ammons, if you're reading this, I DO know your name is John!! ; )
good stuff, julie.
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