I realized something important over the past few weeks: having my father's blessing does not mean that he will approve of everything I do.
It might sound obvious for some, but it took me a while to figure it out. I have spend years trying to reconcile the two concepts: blessing and approval. My father reminded me that I had his blessing in everything I do. His comment took me by surprise considering the few "issues" we've been through over the past few months. I was so caught up in my need for approval that I lost sight of the meaning of a blessing.
No wonder Jacob so eager to steal Esau's blessing (granted Esau didn't seem to have much consideration for his birthright..)
EED
It might sound obvious for some, but it took me a while to figure it out. I have spend years trying to reconcile the two concepts: blessing and approval. My father reminded me that I had his blessing in everything I do. His comment took me by surprise considering the few "issues" we've been through over the past few months. I was so caught up in my need for approval that I lost sight of the meaning of a blessing.
No wonder Jacob so eager to steal Esau's blessing (granted Esau didn't seem to have much consideration for his birthright..)
EED
2 comments:
Like I said yesterday (if you could hear me) "I'm a spoiled brat daughter of God." And wow does he love me. So I have a pretty good idea of where you're coming from. :)
Yes, I heard your comment yesterday, and it made me smile :)
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