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Audio Abba Father Chapter 8 click here Abba Father by Bobbie Powers © 2009 CHAPTER 8 ABBA FATHER WILL NOT EMBARRASS ME " Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed." Romans 10:11
I remember as a parent, I wanted my son to trust me.
FROM THE TIME MY SON WAS AN INFANT HE HAD TO LEARN MY CHARACTER. JUST LIKE ABBA FATHER.
His very life depended on my ability to care for him. He had to trust me for every area of his life.
AS A PARENT, I HAD TO TEACH MY SON WHAT IT MEANT TO BE LOVED. JUST LIKE ABBA FATHER.
Not only did I have to be the total provider of every physical need, but I also had to help my son learn that I, as a parent, would not "hurt" him. My son had to learn that even after discipline my arms were open to him.
I WAS ALWAYS READY TO HUG, ENCOURAGE, AND FORGIVE HIM. JUST LIKE ABBA FATHER.
As my son grew--- my expectations for his behavior grew. He was expected to act differently at age 16, than at age three.
All through his "growing up" years, my discipline had been there to correct; yet it never brought my son shame. I remember telling my child what he had done that needed to be corrected and showing him ways to correct it. In my discipline there was a point I did not go beyond – I did not attack him or his character. I never wanted to "wound" his spirit.
I ALWAYS WANTED HIM BETTER FOR THE DISCIPLINE ----NOT DEFEATED OR DESTROYED. JUST LIKE ABBA FATHER.
Also, I never cast my son off. Even if something he did greatly hurt me – I did not stop being his parent.
YOU SEE IT IS IMPOSSIBLE FOR ME TO STOP BEING HIS PARENT – I BIRTHED HIM! JUST LIKE ABBA FATHER.
I remember going to meetings at elementary school and hearing my son proudly say that I was his parent. Then I remember the teen years of change when he did not even want to admit that he had need of a parent. I remember that either way – I just kept on being a parent. I did not love him more in elementary school than I did in high school.
I JUST STAYED CONSTANT. I KEPT PUTTING THE "MEALS" TOGETHER FOR HIM SO HE WOULD GROW. JUST LIKE ABBA FATHER.
I was not afraid to confront an issue if needed. However, I would try not to embarrass my son in front of others.
USUALLY, MY SON WOULD RECEIVE A LOOK FROM ME THAT MEANT, "WE WILL TALK ABOUT THIS LATER." AND WE DID. JUST LIKE ABBA FATHER.
My son knew I meant what I said. I did not threaten, but he knew the rules and the consequences for breaking the rules. I always tried to follow through with what I said. As a parent, I knew I must keep my promises – even if it took time for them to be fulfilled.
THEREFORE I NEVER MADE PROMISES LIGHTLY OR ONES THAT I, AS A PARENT, COULD NOT KEEP. JUST LIKE ABBA FATHER.
I can even remember writing a list of things that I had promised my son and diligently making sure that each one was kept exactly.
I AM FAITHFUL TO KEEP MY WORD TO MY SON. JUST LIKE ABBA FATHER.
PRAYER Dear Abba Father, Thank You for the "on going" lessons about Your love. Your love is greater than I can comprehend. Thank You for being interested enough in me to correct me. Thank You that even after discipline there is still love and acceptance with You. Thank You, that there is no shame when you correct my behavior. You never give me guilt. You simply convict in order to correct. Thank You that You are always working for my welfare. Thank You that when You promise me something – You do it. Some things You tell me will happen if I follow certain rules that You have set. Thank You that Your rules never change and the results are always the same. Thank You that You are God and You change not. Thanks in Jesus' Name, I love You. Your child.
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