Father's Day

Happy Father's Day to the best earthly daddy I know...

Daniel and the kids at church this morning.

As for my Heavenly Father, I am forever in awe of His love for me and am further reminded of it when I see the daddy that my husband is to our children. His tangible love for them is a reminder to me when I struggle with my doubtful self. Many of you know this song, but I wanted to write out the words. Whenever we sing it at church, I cry. I can't help it. You don't see many tears in Presbyterian services, but this one always gets me going... **If you turn your sound on, you can hear it as well.

How deep the Father's love for us,

How vast beyond all measure

That He should give His only Son

To make a wretch His treasure

How great the pain of searing loss,

The Father turns His face away

As wounds which mar the chosen One,

Bring many sons to glory

Behold the Man upon a cross,

My sin upon His shoulders

Ashamed, I hear my mocking voice,

Call out among the scoffers

It was my sin that held Him there

Until it was accomplished

His dying breath has brought me life

I know that it is finished

I will not boast in anything

No gifts, no power, no wisdom

But I will boast in Jesus Christ

His death and resurrection

Why should I gain from His reward?

I cannot give an answer

But this I know with all my heart:

His wounds have paid my ransom

"For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, Abba! Father! The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs--heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, provided we suffer with him in order that we may also be glorified with him." Romans 8:15-17