Love of a Father

I never really understood what people meant when discussing the love of a parent.  Becoming a father has opened my eyes, and allowed me to understand a love that I never thought possible.  I now understand what Christians mean by God being a loving father.  I grew up in a loving christian family but was still unaware of the correlation that existed between my father’s love and God.  Being a father I realize that there is absolutely nothing and no one I can love more than my child.  I do love my wife, as well as my God, however, the love I posses for my child is very different.  I give all credit to God for allowing me not only to have a beautiful and healthy child, but also blessing me with this experience of love.
Reflecting on how much I can love my child is extremely insightful, as it allows me to better understand how much love Christ has for us.  No matter how many things she breaks, or how many times she wakes up in the middle of the night, I love her the same.  As we are made in God’s own image, we, to a lesser degree act and feel as he does.  I know that I have disappointed God quite often and if I were Him, I would be fed up with me by now.  However, that is the beauty of his love; unconditional infinite love.
I pray that you will also experience this amazing love from God.