I Was There

Dearest daughter, 

I thought I would write you a letter and let you know, how my heart feels for you. You are so precious to me and I long for you to know this. I was there, when you were born. You came out of the womb, where you felt safe and warm, into what seemed like a cold cruel world—surround by strangers. But I was there. You were afraid and cried. I wept too, but it was for joy over seeing you. I had waited a long time for that moment. Yet, it seems just like yesterday, when I picked you up and held your little body next to mine. I thought you weren't the prettiest little baby, but you were mine. But when the stress of that day was over, everyone began to raved how beautiful you were. I was so proud of you as I kissed your soft little cheeks. I even prayed a blessing over you.

As time went by, I watched you grow and become more beautiful. I was there, when you said your first words, da da. I saw you take your first steps. You were so proud of yourself and clapped your hands as others watched you walk. I even helped feed you, clean you, bathe and dressed you, but your mother did most of the work, just like most mothers do. Yet, I still taught you many things. We laughed and played, and even rolled on the ground together. I was there to help you ride your first bicycle, and when you fell I picked you up and encouraged you to try again, along with so many other things you did. At night when there were thunderstorms we would hold you, until you weren't afraid anymore. I watched you make friends and how they enjoyed being around you. You were so full of life and joy.

I was there, as you grew older. You got to experienced many things, even though at times you didn't have as much as some other kids. I always provided what you needed and a nice place to live.  I showed you how to love God and what was pleasing to Him. I also taught you to pray and how to give. However, there came a times when you didn't understand everything I did or why some people fight and argue. Those things just seem to happen. They're a part of the unpleasant things in life that you would eventually learn for yourself. People are human and they're not perfect.

There also came a time when you thought I didn't care and doubted my love for you. I said things that hurt you, but I didn't mean to, it just happened. You even wanted to change you name and the way you believed. But, it never stopped me from loving you. People often make mistakes they later regret, that why it's so important to learn to forgive.

I was there, when you purchased your first car and I helped you learn to drive. You were so frustrated, because it wasn't as easy as you thought it would be; but you eventually learned. You also learned to be more independent, until one day you decided to leave home and be on you own, where no one could tell you what to do. That was a sad day, but I still loved you and so did your mother. Things don't always turn out the way we hope or expect them to.

There was more I wanted to teach you, so you could avoid the heartaches of others, but you had to learn them for yourself. The things of this world were more desirable to you than what I had to offer. You also thought I was the source of your pain. But everyone suffer, its a part of life, either from the choices they make or because they have chosen to listen to me. Either way, I never stopped loving them or you.

You wanted to be as free as the birds and so you took to the air, soaring above the earth and all the people who didn't understand or appreciate you, and all the pain you thought you could leave behind. You thought I hated you, but I never did, even when you wouldn't talk to me. You didn't understand many things I said or did, because I wasn't like other fathers. My ways were and still are different, and in time you'll eventually understand this.

I was there when you got married. You were a beautiful bride and I was proud of you, as you said your vows to the man that God had chosen for you. You loved him so much and he loves you and I love him too. God brought him to you to bring balance into your life, even at the expense of more pain. I was there when you had your first child and all the others. Each one of them was a gifts to you and they are special, just like you. You also learned the physical and emotional pains of being a mother and a wife. You have also learned that husbands, fathers, mothers, children and yourself—all make mistakes. That's why it's so important to learn to forgive one another, even yourself, from your heart.

You looked for love and happiness, but it wasn't as easy as you thought it would be. You experienced many of the hardships of life without me, yet I was still there waiting for you. I want you to experience my love, peace and joy. True love can only be found in the one who is willing to sacrifice everything for it. You're beginning to see that now, but there is still so much to learn, if you will only trust me.

I have given you more than you can ever imagine and some of it wasn't even appreciated, but that's typical of most children. But I still love them and especially you, my daughter. My ways seemed hard to you, but it is meant for your good. True love has guidelines. In time you will see and understand this too. I also never stopped loving you—even when we were apart—I was always there. My desire is for you to come back home so we can talk again. I want to show you how much I really care and love you. I have many gifts, promises and blessings to give to you and all my children. All that I am and everything I have is yours.

Love Always,

Your Heavenly Father

PS: I know there are times you think I made a mistake, and maybe I did. I just couldn't stop trying. Every person and parents make mistakes as you have now learned. In time, I hope you will be able to forgive me, because I never stopped loving you.


Note: This article is meant to express how God feels toward all His children and wayward sons and daughters. The Heavenly Father is a God of extreme love, passion and forgiveness. His main desire is for everyone to come home where He is waiting to give you everything you could ever desire and more.