"Counsel in the heart of a man is like deep water, but a man of understanding will draw it out. " Prov 20:5.
Made me think of a young man named Daniel, whose father said he was "deep". Quite a compliment.
Location:Plainfield,United States
Location:Plainfield,United States
I wonder what my father would have said about me....unfortunately, those kinds of things were never discussed in my family. I heard from other people what he said about me, but I didn't always believe them because they were never said to me personally....
ReplyDeleteWhy would a father say things to friends, or even strangers that he would not say to a daughter, or a son?
ReplyDeleteNot knowing the specific situation you come from, I can tell you it is easier to rejoice about someone in their absence...thought it should not be. I should be just as free to tell my daughters how they are beautiful, strong, and intelligent as I would to a stranger. Somehow, I am not.
To tell them it might come as more self-serving, especially to the doubting teen.
Perhaps another issue stands in the way, and I cannot mix messages, or change my heart toward them at that moment.
Perhaps in their presence, I am confronted with my own life "failures", and feel the need to prop up my self-image by being "strong" and commanding (incidentally words that do not sit well together from a biblical view).
Perhaps it is like forgiveness. Why do so many wait to sit upon the door of death before they forgive? Because we were too fearful, lazy or prideful to do that which we know we must.
I have to imagine that your Dad, would have to admire your desire to heal others. I know your heavenly Father has kept a loving record of all your works, which are not in vain. 1Cor 15:58. To Him and others you are beautiful.