Dear Friends:
As we begin this season of Lent I am trying to see myself not as others see me but as God might see me. As I started this reflection I realize that in the eyes of God I am his son and that he is my Heavenly Father.
As I am writing this blog I have just received news that my Oklahoma Grand-daughter had her test at the hospital and the Doctor said that she is just fine. A slight stomach problem she will out grow in a few months. As she is my grand-daughter, I could have told the doctors that she is not just fine but that she is actually perfect. I could be prejudice in her case. I have only been her “Pa Pa Tom” for 16 weeks but I love her beyond my ability to put that love into words.
As I reflect on it I must say that I love my children and grand-children so much that in spite of all of their imperfections I truly believe I would be willingly die for any one of them. As a sinner I know how imperfect my love is, at the same time I know that the love of my Heavenly Father is perfect. So in that perfect love what would my Father do for me? The answer to that question is simple, because He has already done it. “While I was yet a sinner He died for me” and you too.
In Christ’s love,
Tom S.