Daddy......

For you did not receive a spirit that makes you a slave again to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship. And by him we cry, "Abba, Father." Romans 8:15

"Daddy"......I love when this word is used in just a certain way. Sometimes I hear it when my children have serious questions that need a greater wisdom than their experience affords. Other times, I hear it when something has frightened them and they are moving toward me. But my favorite is when I hear it just before the words, "I love you." When life gets hurried, it doesn't come out as often. Or, if they think that I have wronged them..... sometimes I'll get a "Dad!"....but it definitely is not the same. But one thing is for sure, I never hear it when my children are out of my presence. While I strongly desire for my children to grow and mature and become independent, I want them to always know that they are loved with an everlasting love. Period.....End of story.....No strings attached. Do you think, maybe, just maybe, that's what my heavenly father desires of me, his son?