“Daddy’s Gonna Protect You”
I just had one of those moments that makes you want to fall to your knees and weep, thanking God for what he has allowed you to become.
My son has had a hard time sleeping lately. Jenna and I think that he’s getting scared by things in his room when the lights go out. He wails like crazy and then once someone is in the room with him he is fine. After making several trips to his room over the last hour I finally went in and decided to talk to him. Even though he can’t talk yet he understands a lot.
So, I sat down in the chair, held him in my arms and told him. “Daddy’s here, and I’m gonna protect you. I would never let anything hurt you.” I kept telling him that over and over and when I finally placed him in bed his eyes were already closed. Not a peep from him after that.
I can’t begin to tell you, nor do I probably have to tell you, how meaningful that was to me. In my lifetime I could become many things to many people, but nothing will ever mean as much to me as being the protector and father that my son needs me to be. Knowing that my protection can calm his fears blows my mind, and causes me to appreciate more the protection my own dad has given me in my lifetime.
Just wanted to share that amazing moment with the world.
November 21st, 2008 at 10:27 pm
Thank you for sharing. I love those moments!! I have a 6 year old son and a 3 year old daughter. I have had those opportunities many times. Anyway, things have been tough with my boy lately, so I really needed to read your entry. Thanks for sharing your life and ministry!!!!!!