A Web walk each day with Peggie through a home called Peggie’s Place! . . . . NOTE: Twenty-one years ago today my dear dad went to be with the Lord. He was an Assemblies of God pastor for many years, wonderful servant of the Lord; this devotional is dedicated to his memory today.
I’ll never forget it – I lay across the bed devastated, in tears, over the “Dear Jane” letter I had just received…it was the end – THE END…..and the tears flowed freely. Lest you feel too sorry for me on that long-ago day, know that I DID get over it, more tears would flow over more men (if you’re a woman, you can probably relate!) - and I, now a happily married woman of nearly 35 years, would survive to tell this tale.
But back to the tears….I heard footsteps coming up the stairs to my bedroom on the second floor… it was MY DAD…..and what he did next I will never, never forget.
He walked into the room, knelt down beside my bed and began to pray, REALLY pray…..He prayed for ME, his broken-hearted daughter, and for God’s perfect Will for my life, the private moment of a dad and a daughter (now years later, told to the whole world through a technology that did not even exist that day!).
Now you may or may not have had a godly dad who would ever dream of doing something so spiritually-great as to kneel down and pray with his daughter. Perhaps your dad was absent or abusive or away from God. Your dad wasn’t “there” for you and I am so sorry….but wait a minute – HE, your Heavenly Father, is….
Remember, we have a Father in heaven who loves us dearly, who “kneels” with us each time we cry, each time we’re afraid, each time we hurt – He is THERE and we can cry, “Abba, Father!” We are His beloved children and He prays for us THIS DAY. Believe it, receive it, and have a wonderful, God-ordained, heaven-blessed, choco-rich day!
Featured links: “Ohhhh, God!”
A Memorial Tribute to a Pastor Dad
“How to Handle the Scuffs of Life!”
…and a daily byte of chocolate!
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If a Dog Were Your Teacher
If a dog were your teacher you would learn stuff like…
- When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.
- Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.
- Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure ecstasy.
- When it’s in your best interest — practice obedience.
- Let others know when they’ve invaded your territory.
- Take naps and stretch before rising.
- Run, romp, and play daily.
- Thrive on attention and let people touch you.
- Avoid biting, when a simple growl will do.
- On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass.
- On hot days, drink lots of water and lay under a shady tree.
- When you’re happy, dance around and wag your entire body.
- No matter how often you’re scolded, don’t buy into the guilt thing and pout… run right back and make friends.
- Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.
- Eat with gusto and enthusiasm. Stop when you have had enough.
- Be loyal.
- Never pretend to be something you’re not.
- If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.
- When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by and nuzzle them gently.
–Reprinted from an email surfing on the Net.
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Today’s quote:
“Plan ahead – It wasn’t raining when Noah built the ark.”
Have a great day serving the Lord!
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