observations about the Father..after becoming a father..

January 12th, 2010 10 Comments

I honestly don’t know how many fathers read this blog. I am hoping there are a few that read and share my sentiments. But whether you are a father or mother, son or daughter, I think you can walk away with some truths here. I hope that that the “Father” correlation is obvious. Only after becoming a father myself have I truly been able to realize and appreciate what my heavenly Father must feel and go through with me.

Check out this list of observations and please add to the list in the comments section:

  • I love my children..and yes..I know all their faults..but it doesn’t change how I feel about them.
  • I love to hear my kids call my name, “Daddy!”
  • It warms my heart to see Anna Beth imitate me and it melts my heart when I hear her say, “Daddy, I want to be just like you when I grow up.”
  • Sometimes I have to discipline my children when they disobey, but I NEVER stop loving them.
  • I love to watch Kristen and Kaitlyn share with others.
  • When one of my children gets hurt..I run to them..pick them up..hug them tightly..and comfort them. I rarely make the comment, “You deserved that!” (especially when the wound is still fresh).
  • I don’t always give my kids what they want..because, truthfully, I DO know what’s best for them right now.
  • I don’t force my children to love me or hug me if they don’t “feel” like it. But it does still hurt my feelings a little.
  • It means more to me when my children hug me and tell me they love me when they do so without me prompting it.
  • It means the most when I can tell they mean it.
  • I LOVE when my girls sing to me..no matter how bad it may really sound to others.
  • Sometimes I protect Kaitlyn, Kristen and Anna Beth from failure. Sometimes I let them experience failure, only when I think they will learn from it (but this is never an easy thing to standby and watch, as a father.)
  • Lastly, there is NOTHING that my children can do to me or say about me that would change my mind about them. They are part of me and I will always love them. They may one day separate themselves from me, but I will never stop chasing after them. My love for them is inexplicable, untamable, indescribable, incomparable and all-encompassing.
  • I will love them, forever.

[Did I miss anything? Is there something you would like to add?]

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  • http://cujocooley.wordpress.com/ Cujo

    Father. Bar none, it is absolutely hardest thing I have ever done in my entire life.
    Sure, there are moments when it is easy and fun filled. These happen more now than when I was younger. Maturity and the love of Christ for me has seen to that.
    But the hardest parts are when I saw myself or my past situations in my boys and KNEW what the outcome would be before it even happened…But I had to let them do it anyway.

    Single best word I ever heard — Daddy.
    Single best phrase ever heard — I love you Daddy.
    Hardest thing I’ve ever had to do — Let my boys stumble, fall, and sometimes get hurt- Emotionally as well as sometimes physically.

    In the end, I do it all again in a nanosecond.

  • Hunter Hall

    A word that the Lord has continually impressed upon me since I became a father has been “intentionality”. Becoming and being a good father (and husband for that matter) boil down to me being intentional about my time, energies, and discussions. I have good weeks and bad weeks. Weeks where I am assertive, thinking ahead, proactive, and planning … then I have weeks were I am lazy, passive, and more interested in American Idol than I am in connecting with my kids.

    Thankfully, God the Father is always intentional. Always working for my good. Always has a plan. I want to be intentional like He is.

  • Raul Rodriguez

    Some men may be uncomfortable with offering their children affection and communicating their love. Being affectionate with your child/children shows them that you love them. It also teaches them to show affection to others. Thankfully, OUR Father has ALWAYS shown me love….

  • Andrea Hayes

    I can remember being overwhelmed by the amount of love I felt each time one of our boys was born. I would literally lay down my life, in place of thiers, without hesitation. Awesome to think that our Father loves us that much(and more)too! Great thoughts!

  • http://cityofcovington Hanl Holder

    Thanks for sharing– My children are older but i still have happy moments today because of things they did when they were growing up.Amazingly some of the most important things that i remember they dont–but i hold them close to my heart.The bad things they did are all but forgotton,I only remember the good things just as God does when we ask for forgiveness! My love for my children is ‘UNCONDITIONAL’ even though i may not agree with what they might be doing i am always here.When they call or Text (haha) It instantly warms my heart and makes me smile. i feel its the same way with our Father in heaven no matter how long its been since we talked to him He knows who you are and it warms his heart to talk to you.

  • Christy Lyons

    I think that after having children of my own, I think that I have a litle better understanding of God’s love. HE loves us like we love our children. Even when we mess up,even when we disobey, God will deal with us, but yet loves us unconditionally!!! Isn’t that amazing!!! Everything that we feel as a parent toward our children, that’s what kind of amazing love that God has for us~and MORE!!!!!

  • http://chrisqueen.wordpress.com Chris Queen

    Since I’m not a father, I’m taking your word for a lot of these… I will say that I love when my nieces find their own way to show that they love me.

  • Olivia Adams

    After having our first daughter I realized I don’t have the capacity to love my parents the way they love me, nor do our girls have the ability to love me as much as I love them. Surprisingly, I also realized I was completely, utterly, perfectly okay with that fact. However, I know they try, and that’s just the way it works…..the Father loves us infinitely more than we will ever know or be able to reciprocate….it isn’t possible….but we should strive every day to love Him more. Kudos for the reminder!

    • http://www.treybailey.net trey bailey

      Now this is an amazing and insightful thought. I have never chased this idea until now and it truly makes sense. Thanks for the comment, LA, this one is priceless.

  • Hal Bailey

    You hit it right on the head,son!
    I hope my children never get too old to “hug” me and tell me they love me,
    because I won’t.
    I told you boys that when you were “little bitty.”
    and I am still chasing after you!

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