I used to think of God as a stern Father, much like my own dad was, but recently I have seen my dad in a new light as I have remembered all the things he taught me, like how to do embroidery and how to change a fuse and do woodwork. He and I would go off for walks at the weekend and he taught me to play bowls (crown green).
He taught me manners and the correct way to use a knife and fork and he always kissed me before he went anywhere and also when he got back. He played ball with me and we watched wrestling and motocross and ten pin bowling on TV on Saturday afternoons. When I worked the switchboard at ICI he used to phone me at lunch time for a chat. On my wedding day he gave me a shot of whiskey before we set off for the church. And when I was adult and moved out he would be so pleased to see me when I visited home.
More and more I am remembering all the loving things he did for me. Yes he was strict and I often was afraid of him and sadly that is all that I had remembered about him until very recently. And seeing that has helped me see how much he really and truly loved me. I now feel so blessed and it has made me better understand God's love for me.
He taught me manners and the correct way to use a knife and fork and he always kissed me before he went anywhere and also when he got back. He played ball with me and we watched wrestling and motocross and ten pin bowling on TV on Saturday afternoons. When I worked the switchboard at ICI he used to phone me at lunch time for a chat. On my wedding day he gave me a shot of whiskey before we set off for the church. And when I was adult and moved out he would be so pleased to see me when I visited home.
More and more I am remembering all the loving things he did for me. Yes he was strict and I often was afraid of him and sadly that is all that I had remembered about him until very recently. And seeing that has helped me see how much he really and truly loved me. I now feel so blessed and it has made me better understand God's love for me.