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Abba Father

ABBA FATHER GIVES ABUNDANTLY

Looking back over the years I always tried to make it easy for my son to achieve and to walk in blessings.

When he received something I always asked, "Is that enough?" or "Do you need more?"

I can remember giving my son "snack money" for school. Even though I packed his lunch --I always made sure he had plenty of extra money. Therefore, if my son needed or wanted something in addition to what I had already provided for him that day, he had surplus funds with which to purchase the desired item.

Even after my son had a job and began attending college I would ask him: "Do you have everything you need for today? Is their gas in your car? Do you have enough money in your wallet to cover your expenses?"

I did not override his choice to respond. However, I did not take action until he responded to my questions.

I had abundance to give, but I waited for him to express his desire to have it.

Sometimes my son would ask me for one dollar to just "get by"--- when if he would have asked for ten dollars I could have easily given it to him.

I remember the look on my son’s face when I would give him more money or things than he had asked for. He would look at me and say, "Why are you giving me extra?"

My son has an inheritance from me. At every stage in his life he still possesses that inheritance. He is my heir.

I do not give my son "junk." When he asked for a bicycle I got him the nicest one I could afford that would meet his needs. It was not too big, or too small, or rusted, or broken. It was just right for him.

I want to see my son prosper and be in health. I want him to walk in abundance and blessing.

Through the years I have taught my son through word and example about integrity. He must learn to walk uprightly, and keep his promises.

I taught him the value of saving his money, and staying out of debt. As a parent, I encouraged my son to be thankful for what he had---the blessings in his life.

I took the time to teach him how to use a checkbook. We would sit down together and I would help him understand his bank statement. I would be there to guide him and answer questions, so he could make sure his checkbook and the bank statement matched.

Also, my son and I would discuss financial planning. I knew that my son must learn the ways of abundant living. I realized that he would not just automatically "know" how to do everything. I had to be his instructor.

I wanted abundance to bless my son, not hurt him.

When my son was eight years old I could not give him a $100 bill and expect him to use it as wisely as he would at age 18. Therefore at age eight, I did not give my son $100 bills.

However, at age 18 my son could manage $100 bills – so I gave him $100 bills.

Dear Abba Father,

Thank You for making me an heir. Thank You that Your supply never runs out. You have an eternal abundance of blessings for me.

Thank You that as I mature You will allow me to share in larger and larger parts of this inheritance.

Thank You for encouraging me to share my needs. You so graciously wait for me to respond to Your questions.

Help me to ask boldly and confidently, knowing that You want to bless me more than I could ever comprehend.

Thank You for teaching me how to receive from Your hand. It is important that I learn to receive, as well as, give.

Thank You for teaching me that "abundant life" is the normal way of life.

Thank you in Jesus' Name.

I love You.

Your child.