To my "Dad"

I haven't posted in a while, and to be honest, I have been discouraged from writing.  My mom stopped reading my blog.  She told me I was getting too preachy.  Preachy???  What????  I didn't get it.  What was I preaching about?  I was just journaling what was going on in my life and giving glory where glory was due... To my savior who has been my rock during a very difficult period for me here in Turkey.  I was also just pointing to all the things God has done for me since we decided to move here.  All because we felt the prompting to make a change and the opportunity knocked on our door.

Well, needless to say, I was discouraged.  I thought this blog would help my mom see my faith and how He's working in my life and it be a witness to her.  She is a tough nut to crack and is extremely resistant.  (It completely boggles my mind how people can shove such love and care so far away.  Seriously, my mind does circles when I look back on all the awesome things that have happened in my life that I can only point to God for making it happen.)  However, that nut is not too tough for God to crack.  I just need to let it go and let God talk to her.  All I can do is just love on her and give her respect and pray.  If I don't get that love and respect back, then it's okay.  I have a greater father in heaven who loves me and reads my every thought and knows how I feel.  He seriously comforts me and with that comfort gets me to start writing in my blog once again.  Thank you father, I do love you.  I am thankful to call you, "Dad".  You really are a dad to me and I am in want of nothing when I abide in you.  Thank you.

I totally understand now why we call Him:  Wonderful Counselor.  He actually counsels me and heals so many hurts that have happened through the years.  I am a better person and I didn't have to pay a penny for that counsel. Praise.