Underwood Unplugged

When my daughter Allison wore this outfit, I must tell you I was pretty proud of it. Sometimes I look at her and struggle to put into words or even wrap my mind around the way and the amount that I love her.

The fact that she's incredibly cute is one thing. But our connection as father and daughter is something that just keeps growing and developing every single day.

When she tries to repeat something I say... When she does something I do... When she laughs at just the right time... When she already listens and does (or doesn't do) something I tell her to do...

It's easy to be proud of Allie.

It's teaching me about how God is my Father. How God invites me to be His child.

I've read verses about being God's child, and sometimes my thought process starts and stops at salvation. Take John 1:12 - "But as many as received Him (Jesus), to them He gave the power to become the sons of God, even to those who believe on His name."

On one level, that's about finding salvation, forgiveness, and a relationship with God by believing in Jesus Christ.
On another level, that's only the beginning of life as God's child.

We are called his "dearly loved children."

Do you know that God is always watching you? You are made in His image, and He's proud of the faith and goodness He sees in you?

Do you know God always wants to share Himself with you? You were created to turn to Him, open your heart to Him, and follow His words and His heart?

Do you know that God is proud of you? When you obey Him, God feels loved just like a beaming father feels when His kids make Him proud.

Allie is fourteen months old, and making her earthly daddy proud.

Is your Heavenly Daddy proud of you?