The Look On My Child's Face

The Look On My Child’s Face…

Just yesterday I noticed a look of
 love on my child’s face.
This happened in a most  “ordinary place.”

It was in our home.
 A place by God’s design.
I felt God speaking to my heart
 this particular time.

I didn’t take any time to
 stop and realize,
The look of love and innocence
 in my child’s eyes.

“Am I being the kind of Dad
 God wants me to be?”
“Am I being an example of Christ
 for my child to see?”

Have I been demonstrating my
 God-given ability,
teaching my kids God’s love,
 and responsibility?

May a Christ-like life in my kids
 be clearly seen and understood,
As one day they will 
grow into adulthood.

I hope that one day my
 Children will say:
“I want to be like my Dad-
every single day!”

By Jim Pemberton
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013


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Date: 7/21/2013 3:23:00 AM
Jim congrats on win Shadow x smiles
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Date: 7/19/2013 9:04:00 PM
JIM, . CONGRATS <3 SKAT
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Date: 7/19/2013 8:23:00 PM
Hello Jim, , thank you for supporting my contest... CONGRATULATIONS.... :-) :-) :-) LINDA .
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Date: 5/16/2013 5:02:00 PM
This is simply amazing! Far too often we hear of parents failing their children and children growing up without a strong father figure. I am so glad that you are stepping up and striving to be the Godly father men are called to be! Thank you!!
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