As a kid, spending time with Dad was special, it didn’t
matter whether it was fishing or working on a project around the house. He was
more than a father. At those times, he was a friend, advice-giver and teacher,
as well as the one who went to work every day to pay the bills. He was my
protector. He was a Dad. Most males can “father”
a child, but not all of them are dads. A
dad is special.
My heavenly father is more than a father figure. He is Abba
Father. “Abba” is a term of endearment
that children used of their fathers - in our vernacular, “Daddy” or “Poppa.” When God adopted me into His family, I became
His son and He became my “Daddy.”
Thus, my heavenly Father wants to spend time with me. He wants to be my friend, advice-giver, and
teacher. He supplies my needs, encourages, heals, and protects me as well. He is approachable. He loves me and wants to spend time with me.
“Gal 4:6 And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth
the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father.”
© copyright Kevin T Boekhoff
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