Daddies and Daughters.

I love my job. I feel like everyday I see a new aspect of the Fathers heart revealed. I think my favorite part is that He is using children to do so. I love it. Last night at FLIP- our middle school mid-week outreach- there was a little girl who came with her father. Generally the parents drop their children off at 7 and aren't back until it's time to pick them up at 8:30. This time was different though. This little girl stayed by her father' side the entire time. Initially I found this slightly strange and figured that she was probably kind of shy and didn't want to be left alone with a bunch of kids and staff she didn't know. That wasn't the case though. She was social, silly, and had a giggle that penetrated the hearts of all who heard it. I strategically walked past her and her father many times and every time heard, " Daddy, did you know ______?" or "isn't that funny, Daddy?" This made my heart smile. Partially because it reminded me of the sweet relationship I share with my Daddy and mostly because it was a beautiful portrayal of the trust and bond between a father and a daughter. She wasn't afraid or reluctant to go play with her friends, but every time she would return with a new story to share with her father. Every time she returned his face would light up and he would grin real big as if the story she was telling was the most thrilling tale he had ever heard. It was precious. As I continued to watch this unfold i couldn't help but imagine that this must be how Jesus feels about me. He loves when I go play with my friends and then run back to him to tell him all the little details. He loves when I call him "daddy" because we have a bond deeper than any earthly father daughter relationship. He loves that I want Him to go with me everywhere. He delights in my presence much like this father truly delighted in the presence of his precious daughter.  I love that. My Daddy loves me. He loves my stories and my giggles, but mostly He loves my time and the time we get to spend together.  Absolutely unbelievable. He is too good to me.