Good Good Father

I've heard a thousand stories of what they think you're like. But I've heard the tender whisper of love in the dead of night. And you tell me that you're pleased and that I'm never alone.

You're a good good father, it's who you are, it's who you are, it's who you are. And I'm loved by you, it's who I am, it's who I am, it's who I am.

I've seen many searching for answers far and wide. But I know we're all searching for answers only you provide. Cause you know just what we need before we say a word.

You're a good good father, it's who you are, it's who you are, it's who you are. And I'm loved by you, it's who I am, it's who I am, it's who I am.

You are perfect in all of your ways. You are perfect in all of your ways. You are perfect in all of your ways to us.

Love so undeniable I, I can hardly speak. And peace so unexplainable I, I can hardly think. As you call me deeper still, yes you call me deeper still, oh you call me deeper still, into love, love love.

You're a good good father, it's who you are, it's who you are, it's who you are. And I'm loved by you, it's who I am, it's who I am, it's who I am.

You are perfect in all of your ways. You are perfect in all of your ways. You are perfect in all of your ways to us.

We sang this song in service on Saturday, and I couldn't think of a better way to share what God has been doing in my heart recently. Many times when I'm sad or really miss home, I feel guilty about it and just try so hard to not feel that way. But every time I have gone to God, instead of coming down on me for feeling the way I do, He holds His arms wide open and comforts me. Over and over He has given me exactly what my heart needed. He understands how I feel, and He isn't mad at me for it. He just wants me to come to Him, so He can comfort me and give me the strength I need. In the midst of sadness, He provides a deep joy that is not my own. Feeling sad and being joyful at the same time is not something I had experienced before coming here, but now I have. It is really amazing how God can fill us with joy, no matter what we are going through and no matter what we are feeling. I have been at the very end of myself so many times this trip, and He always carries me through. He is always faithful, and provides everything I need. He has blessed me in so many ways. Every day I understand more of His unfathomable love for me. He holds my heart so close to Him, and He takes such good care of me. 

I now have exactly 40 days until my plane lands in Detroit. I can't believe May is almost over, and already as I look back on the last five months I'm amazed by everything God has done. As much as I'm ready to be home, I'm also excited to see what God has in store for this last month. 

I know I can't do this on my own, but He is a good good father. And He is answering your prayers. Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU for praying for me. Please continue to pray that I will live in the moment this last month, and that I will take advantage of each day I have left here.