Daddy

As a father pities his children,
So the Lord pities those who fear Him.
 For He knows our frame;
He remembers that we are dust.

Psalm 103:13-14 (NKJV)

I love Psalm 103 where the writer indicates that God “pities us like little children”. That language from the New King James translation is so poetic and poignant that it bears repeating to ourselves. The truth is, God is like the loving father of a toddler who is just taking her first steps. She is tentative and awkward, and she falls frequently in trying to get to her waiting daddy who is on his knees beckoning her.

He does not scold her for falling, or not having the competence to walk correctly yet. He encourages her “c’mon honey, you can do it, come to daddy!” That is the picture I have of our heavenly Father. He pities us like little children, he knows our failures and weaknesses, yet he encourages us toward him.

Yep, that is the Daddy we all need.

Prayer: Lord, we are grateful for your love and patience, Amen