Does what do you really say, reflect your father?

This reflection and challenge is from a recent personal incident involving our youngest daughter.

Although a mature young lady and about to be married soon, I had occasion to council her recently on the death of a beloved pet. And of course, me being me, did it in my own unique style, which seemed to work okay.

A bit later, over lunch, I had the occasion to overhear her side of a telephone conversation. At that stage I had no idea who was on the other end, except to conclude that they must have been very, very wise indeed! Just like me! Because all I kept hearing on this end, was, “That’s what dad said!” “That’s what dad said!” Must have heard it three or four times at least, not that I was counting!

Anyway, later I found out that the party on the other end, was in fact our very own first-born daughter! And it seems even if I hadn’t taught her much, I had at least taught her to be like me.

Now, whether that is a good thing or not, I will leave that with you to decide, but it does point to the fact that those closest to us, do both see and imbibe, even if by osmosis, what they see and hear in and from us. So one always needs to be careful of the example we are leaving with others and especially those closest to us, don’t we?

So as Children of God now, who is learning what from you right now? And is it something that you would be proud to hear them say, “That’s what ****** said"?

So today, and as we start another New Year, are you too truly repeating to the world what our Father God in Heaven said? Or are we still exhibiting our old ways from the evil One? And if so, is that what your Father in Heaven really said and wants said?