Father’s Day 2008

Father’s day is a little interesting for me. I often meditate on where my Bio Dad is and what he is doing. He never was a part of our lives and then completely disappeared when I was 10. I later found him when I was 18. We were only in the semblance of a relationship from then till I was around 24. Then, for various reasons, he took off again.

The picture to the right is Bio Dad, Randy Sr., in his younger days. Last time I saw him he had less hair and what he did have was completely white. He is a lot shorter than I and dresses up as Papa Smurf every Halloween.

Well at least he did the last time I saw him.

Then, there is my Step-Dad James (picture to the left.) We have had our “issues” but I do love him and I know he loves me. He has been a part of our lives since I was in sixth grade. He has always been there and I am glad he became a part of our lives.

We still argue about politics … but get along pretty good otherwise :).

What I love about God the Father is that He has given me the love of a Father in ways that no mortal Father can and fulfills where mortal father’s might fall short. He has been very good to change my perspective of Randy Sr. and balance out my understanding of James. The Lord has also helped me to grow up and mature in these areas so I don’t quit living in a false reality of bitterness and unforgiveness.

Like a good Father, the Lord, calls us into maturity, individuation and personal responsibility. He’s cool like that.

Well, I could go on and on about everything the Lord has taught me with regard to all of this. In fact, I am writing an article with a working title of “Bio Dad” for a Christian magazine about it. I could use your prayers for that project (it, along with two other articles are due by the end of the month!)

There are so many great Dad’s around. I love watching good Dad’s loving on their kids and kids loving on their Dad’s. I hope you all have had a great Father’s day.

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Greg P. 06/16/2008 10:56 PM 1 point
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You're very blessed to have let the Lord do His perfecting work in your life. I have siblings and know others who would rather be fettered to past hurts and unforgiveness than to be free. I'm currently reading "What Is The Father Like?" by W. Phillip Keller. It has revolutionized my perspective and relationship with our heavenly Father.

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Randy 06/16/2008 11:14 PM 1 point
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Sounds like an interesting book.

I don't know about your siblings and friends but my process of becoming "unfettered" and appreciating the good that the Lord has brought about has/is a long process. As you probably already know, some pains run really really deep. I know for some things I didn't know how to let go and it took the help of some pastors and a few counseling sessions.

tough stuff...but worth pressing through because you are right, it is a freedom to be beyond that.

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