Dear God,
Thank you that you love me so much that you gave your son for me, that you wrote our specific love story even before I was born.
Thank you that you are with me always, every day, never leaving me, guiding my steps, directing my paths, even when I don’t listen. Especially then.
Thank you that nothing is unknown to you. Again, I’m thankful that you wrote my story out perfectly as I grew, raising a small, wet thumb to my suckling mouth within my mother’s womb. Even there you knew the plans you had for me.
Thank you that your plans for me cannot be altered by men, not by my enemies, nor even by myself. For even if I change directions, even if I run from you, you always lead me back with gentle, loving hands, into your arms, and back to our story. Though sometimes your hand is hard upon me, your embrace is always kind, your love unconditional.
Thank you that you never stop loving me. Even in my mistakes or missteps you love me. Like a kind father you call me home, you soothe my hurts, you heal my wounds. Your mercy is forever.
Thank you that you’re still writing my story, taking my hand, straightening my paths, covering me with your banner of love.
What do I have to fear? Nothing! You fight my battles, you right the wrongs, you protect me from harm. You are my tower of refuge and strength. You are the place I run. There is no fear in your perfect love.
Thank you that your face shines upon me now. That you smile on me. You are a good, good father. You never leave me, and in you I find rest for my soul. Your peace is with me forever, and I am never alone.
Thank you for your unending love that is never far from me. Even when I feel alone, if I turn to your face, there you are.
Always,
Your daughter
Lani Wilson says
Very affirmative. We need to hear this ever so often. Thank you.
brieann.rn@gmail.com says
Thank you.
Dave says
You’re a good good Father & we are so blessed to know You are a friend that sticks closer than a brother! I’m amazed that You love me! Praise You Abba Father!
brieann.rn@gmail.com says
Amen
Lisa Pierce says
Beautiful! Thank you Brie. You may not see my comment but if you do, please say a prayer or two for me. God knows the challenge I’m facing. Thank you.
brieann.rn@gmail.com says
You bet I will. Right now.