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Abba Father

ABBA FATHER DELIGHTS IN MY SUCCESS

I remember watching from the audience as my son received a trophy for being the best speller in his elementary school. As he received the award, all the hours that I had helped him practice by giving him the words were forgotten in the joy of success. The joy that he had met the challenge and conquered it! The smile of victory was worth the time, the patience of study, and the commitment required. It was my son’s desire to enter the spelling contest and to do his best to win each division. It was a "worthy" desire, therefore, I as the parent "backed him up." I encouraged him and took "my" time to help him. I was there for him.

Many times through my son’s years of schooling I have been in the audience and watched as he received awards for excellence in various endeavors.

Each achievement cost something in study, effort, and time. Each one required commitment from start to finish. Each challenge had to be met and the victory achieved.

Then we would "count the cost" – "Would he be able to finish it?" I would encourage my son to seek wisdom in making his decisions. I wanted him to learn how to go beyond his emotions and make wise choices, so that he would get used to being a finisher. I wanted him to be selective. I did not want him to take on too many things and not do any of them well.

I wanted my son to learn how to endure the tests and press on for what was "best" for him.

In order to do that-- my son had to learn to say no. He could not enter every contest, club, or activity. As a parent, I had to wisely guide him to select the areas that went with his talents and abilities, so that he could be successful.

As a child, many times my son's emotions were stirred about an activity that simply was out of line with his abilities, time, and priorities. At this point, I as a parent would sit and listen to his request and the reasons that he felt this particular activity was a "desirable" thing.

Then I would gently begin to ask him questions, such as "When do they practice?" "How much time does it require?" As my son would begin to answer these questions, he would begin to think about his choice.

Then I would begin to talk about his priorities. Priorities that he and I had used in decision-making from the time he was little.

These guidelines were in place and established to bring security and blessing to our family members. They never changed. They were solid. You could always look to these guidelines when making any decision.

I wanted my son to grow in making the "right" decisions. Decisions that would bless him and not bring injury or defeat. I wanted him to make choices freely and successfully. Therefore, I had to take the time to "train" him how to do it.

The training started with small things and as he grew the choices and responsibilities grew.

Each finished project, award, and trophy brought confidence to go for a bigger challenge – to go for the next higher achievement.

My son was happy and healthy learning what his abilities were and having the freedom to choose in a structured, secure environment.

Dear Abba Father,

Thank You for always wanting me to succeed in all areas of my life. Thank You for "cheering" for me!

Thank You for giving me security by giving me guidelines and rules to follow in making any kind of decision. I never have to guess! I am always allowed to ask for Your wisdom, and You are always ready to give me wise counsel from Your Word.

Thank You that there will never be anything that I cannot face and conquer through Your Son, Jesus.

I enjoy being a "giant killer" and soaring like an eagle to new heights.

I like learning Your way of doing things. It is so big and so wonderful!

Thanks for taking the time from ruling the universe and just sitting with me daily and sharing Your vision and desires with me. These are the best times in my life when You and I just sit and talk. I am never the same – I am always changed for the better.

I cannot quit because You are always encouraging me to "run the race" to win and then You take my hand and run with me.

Thank You in Jesus' Name,

I love You.

Your child.