Birthday Wishes

Psalm 91:1 He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.

Today is my Daddy's birthday! Happy Birthday, Daddy!!! For those of you who haven't met my Dad, I'm sorry for that. :) Let me tell you a lil something about him.

He's a strong man of God. One who trust in the Lord - even when times are hard and perhaps it's even a little drizzly. I liken him to the roses pictured above. Roses are hardy and resilient. So is my Dad. As you can see the rain has fallen on these roses... and yet to me, it adds to their luster and beauty. Notice, even where there are several drops that have merged and it looks heavy, the petals continue to hold the weight. The petals aren't drooping and bent over backwards under the stress of the rain. In fact, the rain is necessary for creating such beauty. Without the rain and the nourishment it brings the roses would wither and die.

My Dad has been such a strong example through his life of a man that follows God. When adversity or hardships come - He stands firm. Perhaps the raindrops merge and make puddles even. But, because my Dad is rooted in the Lord, he can stand fast and wait for the rain to stop, the raindrops to soak in and in turn give him room to stretch and grow and flourish.

As for the thorns that come with roses. Well, I liken those to the whisker-seeds I got as a little girl. :o)

I love you Dad. Many Birthday Blessing and Wishes coming your way.

Love, Your Lil Girl