Last week I watched a show on OWN. Though some may not be fans of the channel or its 'matron', I find things I watch on it are often insightful. Yes, secular, but then I can sift through that and use that which is helpful or informative, and disregard that which is not. I often view it as a glimpse into today's American culture. I enjoy the study of culture.
The program includes those of us who grew up with the physical presence of our 'daddy' but missed out on any sort of emotional involvement from him. I have long believed that my uncomfortable relationship with my father on several levels inflicted scars. I have dealt with many of the painful things, and would have said that I was at the bottom of my grievances against dad. I have prayed recently with a friend about some painful memories that have surfaced from childhood. Even before this program, three memories from growing up had surfaced, and when I faced them with this friend on Tues, I thought, "No wonder I have sometimes described my dad as mean." In praying through these memories, my friend asked, "Are you angry/bitter with God?" I was surprised, and replied that I wasn't, but then could see that I was! How wonderful to be able to come to Him and seek forgiveness, to give Him the pain and ask for healing.
This week has been a red letter one for me in that I received copies of my sister in law's autobiography. Hanna has been working on this for four years. She is a Holocaust survivor. It's all so amazing. I am riveted as I read! How can mankind do such things to mankind!!!??? A GARLAND FOR ASHES by Hanna Zack Miley. I invite you to read it. I've only finished four chapters so far, but . . . "Thank you, Lord, for saving Hanna's life, and for bringing her to know you as her Messiah. Thank you for helping her face the past and forgive! Thank you for the ways that you have used her in my life since 1967 when first we met here in Richmond. At that time I never dreamed that she would marry my brother!"
One of the main roles of a Daddy according to the program is to protect a daughter, to show her what love without sex looks like . . . wow . . . I grew up without that, BUT my Heavenly Father has loved me from eternity. He allowed His son to suffer and die for my sins, He has protected me over many years of traveling cross culturally and doing many things that some might consider 'dangerous'. He has loved me unconditionally, and even stooped to use me for His glory. Hallelujah, what a savior!!!
The program includes those of us who grew up with the physical presence of our 'daddy' but missed out on any sort of emotional involvement from him. I have long believed that my uncomfortable relationship with my father on several levels inflicted scars. I have dealt with many of the painful things, and would have said that I was at the bottom of my grievances against dad. I have prayed recently with a friend about some painful memories that have surfaced from childhood. Even before this program, three memories from growing up had surfaced, and when I faced them with this friend on Tues, I thought, "No wonder I have sometimes described my dad as mean." In praying through these memories, my friend asked, "Are you angry/bitter with God?" I was surprised, and replied that I wasn't, but then could see that I was! How wonderful to be able to come to Him and seek forgiveness, to give Him the pain and ask for healing.
This week has been a red letter one for me in that I received copies of my sister in law's autobiography. Hanna has been working on this for four years. She is a Holocaust survivor. It's all so amazing. I am riveted as I read! How can mankind do such things to mankind!!!??? A GARLAND FOR ASHES by Hanna Zack Miley. I invite you to read it. I've only finished four chapters so far, but . . . "Thank you, Lord, for saving Hanna's life, and for bringing her to know you as her Messiah. Thank you for helping her face the past and forgive! Thank you for the ways that you have used her in my life since 1967 when first we met here in Richmond. At that time I never dreamed that she would marry my brother!"
One of the main roles of a Daddy according to the program is to protect a daughter, to show her what love without sex looks like . . . wow . . . I grew up without that, BUT my Heavenly Father has loved me from eternity. He allowed His son to suffer and die for my sins, He has protected me over many years of traveling cross culturally and doing many things that some might consider 'dangerous'. He has loved me unconditionally, and even stooped to use me for His glory. Hallelujah, what a savior!!!
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