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“Daddy, will you pray with me?” I asked him. He sat on my bed, took hold of my hand and prayed for me. My pastor father.... his words rising like incense up to the throne of grace. I heard him plead for healing on my behalf and then for himself for divine strength to carry all of the burdens that he had. In those sacred moments, I could hardly breathe as I squeezed his work worn hands… When he whispered, “Amen”, he brought my hand to his lips and kissed it. I almost cried because I realize that Daddy is getting old and I cannot bear the thought Oh, how it tugs at my heart... the thought of losing him “I worry about you,” he said “You’re my only daughter!” and after our goodnights I’m here pouring my heart out tonight trying to get past the lump in my throat Because I know... I know... these times are precious God chose to be known as Father Abba….Daddy I never had a problem understanding the love of God because of that term…FATHER My earthly father is everything a daughter could want and more The first man I ever loved He is honest and hardworking…. He exemplified the meaning of sacrifice as for years he cared for my mother wheelchair bound unable to care for her most basic needs due to MS He'd feed, change, and care for her Serving the church devotedly Giving all he has….. An academician... who sometimes would pay from his pocket when a student had no money for books A man who would stop to give a ride to anyone on the street A man whose office and home Were always open for the weary A man who stood for truth.... “though the heavens fall” My father….. My hero…. The representative Of my heavenly FATHER! “How deep the Father’s love for us How vast beyond all measure.” Father God! Abba…Father! My Daddy, Johnny! Matthew 7: 9 – 11 9 “Which of you, if your son asks for bread, will give him a stone? 10 Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake? 11 If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him! Submitted On January, 4, 2015 Contest: Tell Me About Your Daddy Sonsor: Judy Konos
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