Wednesday, May 25, 2005

Do people see my Father in me?

I am:
Lillian's Grandaughter,
The spittin' image of my father
and when then day is done my momma's still my biggest fan
Sometimes I'm clueless and I'm clumsy
But I have a God that loves me
and He helps me to stand
It's all a part of me...and that's who I am

It's not hard to see characteristics of my mother in me...
I can see them even in myself, but I often wonder if people
can see characteristics of my father in me.

My earthly father, Royce Cooper, is an honest man.
You can do a lot of things to him but the one thing that will cause him the most pain is to be dishonest with him. I remember times growing up that I made wrong decisions, the ones that were the most difficult were the ones when I deceived him. He is also a hard-working man. The kind that just shows up and does what he is told! He is a great leader and an even greater servant, a quiet man, but a man of extremely high intergity. He doesn't mix words, and knows how to pray.

I want to be just like him. He is a pillar to so many. A father to more and a confidant and mentor. He is not a 'yes man', and will kindly tell you if you are in sin. He knows how to stand up to be seen, speak up and be heard, and be quiet when it's necessary.

My prayer~ Lord, let people see my father in me! I want to be just like him.
Thank you that he is an earthly example of what I need to be. Thank you for
my spiritual heritage and my moral upbringing.
Likewise, I want to be more like you as well. I have a long way to go. Give me wisdom!
~Amen

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