Be Like Jesus
“He brought me out into a broad place; he rescued me, because he delighted in me.” Psalm 18:19 ESV
“He brought me out into a broad place; he rescued me, because he delighted in me.”
Psalm 18:19 ESV
“The Lord your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing.”
Zephaniah 3:17 ESV
Being a good parent, a good father, and even a good stepfather, I am trying to learn what else I can do to show my kids I love them. What are some simple, but effective habits I can learn to show my kids I like being around them, I like having them with me, and that I care for them, respect them, and love them?
Sure, there are some days when I just want to run an errand to get out of the house away from the chaos. Then my 7-yr old stepdaughter will ask if she can go along. My impulse response is usually, no. But I see how much she wants to go along and realize, it isn’t just about going on the errand, it’s about being in the presence of her stepdad. I remember as a kid wanting to go to the hardware store with my dad just so I could go for a ride with him in his truck, and be around him, just tag along. And of course, we would end up talking about things.
To adopt God’s behavior towards us and how He loves us, is what we should strive for. In the Bible, we see that God truly loves us, and HOW He loves us. Even though God can’t give us a physical embrace, the spiritual embrace can be just as warming and comforting. Through His power of the Holy Spirit within us, and through the relationship with Jesus Christ, we have a very well-rounded love from God.
Dear Heavenly Father, help me to express my appreciation and love to my kids more openly and not be afraid of their reactions. For them to know that there is affection in our relationship, and in our house, is important. And help them to learn and know that the love I share with them comes from You, God Almighty. In Jesus Christ’s holy name, Amen.