In honor of Father’s Day this weekend, I have a short story
to share with you that I heard from a well known speaker.
The story is about a young child who had recently lost her
father. The mom of this child wanted to
bring some comfort to her child and thought that a trip to the zoo would
be a perfect place to get their minds off of their sorrow. As the daughter was standing behind a block
wall on the tips of her toes, trying to see the different animals on the other side of the wall, a
little girl and her father came up right next to them to view the animals as
well. Just like her, the little girl was
not tall enough to see over the wall so her father lifted her up and placed her
on his shoulders. As soon as she saw
the little girl’s father lift up his daughter, sorrow flooded her heart and she
turned to her mom and said, “Mom, I will never be able to see over the wall.” What a profound statement from a little girl
that had a far reaching meaning. In
other words, “I will never have a father to lift me up on his shoulders and show me things in
life that only a loving father can teach.” Hopefully, she has learned what I
learned in my life, as I had also lost my father when I was very young, that
there is a “Heavenly Father” that knows our name and whose right hand guides us
and upholds us.
Rejoice if you
have been blessed to be able to build a
loving relationship with your earthly father! Jump for joy if you have built
a loving relationship with your heavenly Father, for He will lift you upon His shoulders and take you to heights that are
unimaginable by man!!!
“For great is Your love, higher than the heavens; Your
faithfulness reaches to the skies.” Psalm 108:4
Beautifully worded, Jasmine! Thank you for such a timely thought on this Father's Day weekend! I praise God for my earthly father who taught me that our heavenly Father is always there for me and will "lift me up" and take me to new heights!
ReplyDeleteRoseAnn - what an encouragement you are! You are a gracious friend. Thank you for your friendship!
ReplyDeleteLove,
Jasmine
Jasmine! I just read everything you have posted. So encouraging and I am so glad to kind of be able to stay connected with you since I am in the evening bible study now! xo Jan ..ps, I found your blog through friends on FB. Planning to buy your book too:)
ReplyDeleteHi Jan!!
DeleteSo good to connect with you! Do you have a blog spot? I would love to see it. I tried to find you but I was unable to. Thank you for sending me your kind message. Maybe one day we will be in a Bible study together again. I loved coming to your home and be blessed by your outstanding gift of hospitality. Your family is blessed!
Love,
Jasmine
Oh, Jasmine--YOU are an encouragement to ME! I just today discovered your blog via Debbie Johnson's Facebook post. I am so grateful!! Your posts speak to my heart on so many levels. Again, thanks to FB, I discovered that you have published "A Stroke of Love." Immediately, I bought the Kindle edition from Amazon! Your story reflects your sweet personality and total trust in our Heavenly Father. I join you in praising Him for all that he continues to do in and through Him.
ReplyDeleteDear RoseAnn,
ReplyDeleteThank you for taking the time to share with me. The way that you and Don have loved each other, your family and the Body have been a great example for Guillermo and I.
With my love,
Jasmine
Thanks, Jasmine, for your kind words--a sweet reflection of "Jesus in you." To God be the glory as you continue to "Lift Him up."
ReplyDeleteLove,
RoseAnn