It's tough to be a parent--to teach and train the child you love; to discipline and disciple him in the ways of the Lord. Sometimes it seems that's all we do--and sometimes it seems that's all the LORD does too...but not so! There's another side to our Heavenly Father where sometimes we just need to run--a place where "Abba" (Aramaic affectionate term for Father or Daddy), can hold us in His loving arms, a place where no words are necessary--just His arms!

Arms that are everlastingly safe--safe enough so nothing can touch me that is outside of His Will. Arms that are everlastingly secure--secure enough to never let me go--and arms that are everlastingly strong--strong enough to handle any burden I am carrying this day.

When earthly arms fail us--and sometimes they do--know that the everlasting arms of our Heavenly Father will always be faithful and true, ever there to give us comfort, strength and love. And so we cry, "Abba, Father," as we run to our Refuge today with all our disappointments, distresses and disillusionment, with all our fears, frustrations and failures--but, above all, with ourselves, wholly and completely yielding to His tender, healing touch.

Is this devotional for you today? He's faithful, and it's for someone in our world today. So receive it, whomever you may be--run to "Abba" today and rest in His arms. They're outstretched waiting for you--believe it, receive it--and have a wonderful day!

--Copyright 2008 by Peggie C. Bohanon, Springfield, MO 65803.

Walk in Worship - !

Today's hymn: "Abba, Father" by Ron Hamilton

Today's prayer: "Lord, I run to your arms today. I cry, "Abba, Father," - You are my Heavenly Father, and I need Your comfort and care today. Hold me, heal the heartbreak of my life, and comfort me with Your everlasting love. I am SAFE in Your arms today, In Jesus' Name, Amen."

Walk the Web - Love, laughter 'n life!

Cartoon of the Day: Reverend Fun . . . Today's Humor

+ + + + + + +

Today's Fun 'n Faith: Father's Love Letter

"The Day Daddy Prayed for Me!"

"Boy Scout Letter from Camp" and "What Is a Father?"

AbbaFather.com - Men's ministry

+ + + + + + +

"Who's Your Daddy?"

A seminary professor was vacationing with his wife in Gatlinburg, TN. One morning, they were eating breakfast at little restaurant, hoping to enjoy a quiet, family meal. While they were waiting for their food, they noticed a distinguished looking, white-haired man moving from table to table, visiting with the guests. The professor leaned over and whispered to his wife, "I hope he doesn't come over here." But sure enough, the man did come over to their table. "Where are you folks from?" he asked in a friendly voice.

"Oklahoma," they answered.

"Great to have you here in Tennessee." the stranger said. "What do you do for a living?"

"I teach at a seminary," he replied.

"Oh, so you teach preachers how to preach, do you? Well, I've got a really great story for you." And with that, the gentleman pulled up a chair and sat down at the table with the couple. The professor groaned and thought to himself, "Great... Just what I need another preacher story!"

The man started, "See that mountain over there pointing out the restaurant window". Not far from the base of that mountain, there was a boy born to an unwed mother. He had a hard time growing up, because every place he went, he was always asked the same question, 'Hey boy, Who's your daddy?'

"Whether he was at school, in the grocery store or drug store, people would ask the same question, 'Who's your daddy?'

He would hide at recess and lunch time from other students. He would avoid going in to stores because that question hurt him so bad. "When he was about 12 years old, a new preacher came to his church. He would always go in late and slip out early to avoid hearing the question, 'Who's your daddy?'. But one day, the new preacher said the benediction so fast he got caught and had to walk out with the crowd. "Just about the time he got to the back door, the new preacher, not knowing anything about him, put his hand on his shoulder and asked him, 'Son, who's your daddy?' "

The whole church got deathly quiet. He could feel every eye in the church looking at him. Now everyone would finally know the answer to the question, 'Who's your daddy'. This new preacher, though, sensed the situation around him and using discernment that only the Holy Spirit could give, said the following to that scared little boy "'Wait a minute!' he said. 'I know who you are. I see the family resemblance now. You are a child of God. With that he patted the boy on his shoulder and said, 'Boy, you've got a great inheritance. Go and claim it.'

With that, the boy smiled for the first time in a long time and walked out the door a changed person. He was never the same again.

Whenever anybody asked him, 'Who's your Daddy?' he'd just tell them, 'I'm a Child of God'." The distinguished gentleman got up from the table and said, "Isn't that a great story?"

The professor responded that it really was a great story!

As the man turned to leave, he said, "You know, if that new preacher hadn't told me that I was one of God's children, I probably never would have amounted to anything!" And he walked away.

The seminary professor and his wife were stunned. He called the waitress over and asked her, "Do you know who that man was who just left that was sitting at our table?"

The waitress grinned and said, "Of course. Everybody here knows him. That's Ben Hooper. He's the former governor of Tennessee!"

Someone in your life today needs a reminder that they're one of God's children!

--AUTHOR Unknown.

--Selected from Entourages Mantle at Barbara's Entourage.

+ + + + + + +

JUST CALL UPON HIM

The boy walked along the ocean shore . . . trying not to stray. He looked up to his father saying, "Dad, I want to play."

His father looked upon him, with love showing in his eyes. "Do what you want to, my son . . . but do not leave my side."

"I would never leave you Daddy, I love you way too much." But the boy took a step away, out of his father's range of touch.

He walked through the surf, the waves tickling one toe. "If I take one more step in . . ." he thought, "Father will never know."

His father called out to him, "Son, to me remain true!" The boy thought with glee . . . "At the moment I don't need you!"

His father felt a sadness, but he held his tongue. Sometimes lessons need to be learned . . . even when so young.

The boy stepped out a little further . . . the water covering his waist. His father spoke with urgency . . . his father spoke with haste.

"My son, come back to me," he said, "The day is almost done!" "Not yet, Dad," the boy yelled, "I'm having too much fun!"

But the boy did not have his father's insight so he could not yet tell, The tide was coming in fast . . . there would be no time to yell.

"Father!" he tried to scream, as the water covered his head. "I need you now, Daddy!" was what the boy had said.

And in a single instant his father was by his side. "I thought you left me, Daddy . . . I thought you went to hide."

The father looked upon his son . . . a tear streaming down his cheek. The boy looked upon his father . . . and cried the sobs of the meek.

"I would never leave you son . . . for I love you just the same." "I was only waiting . . . for you to call upon my name."

-- Author Unknown

--Source: Email ministry newsletter.

Feature: Yahoo1 News - The Week in Photos

Other devotional areas at Peggie's Place: The Devotional Buffet - archives for all devos!

Bible Bytes 'n Chocolate Chews . . . Words from the Well . . . Daily Bible Booster . . . Dessert for the Soul . . . Tower of Strength

Visit other walk-related devotionals
"Holy Ground!" . . . "The Secret of the Wind--for a Worn-out Saint!" . . . "Walk into the SONshine!"
Walking...or Limping...with the Lord!" . . . "Walking with the King!" . . . "Walking Warrior!"
"Walk-a-thon...March-a-thon...Whatever!?!" . . . "When God Shows Up!" . . . "Walking with Grandpa...Walking with God!"

Related link: "A Funny Thing Happened on My Way to the Word!"
"Walk in the Word" with Dr. James MacDonald . . . Walk Thru the Bible

"Walking for Fitness - Weight Loss - Exercise" . . . Hiking Tours - Sightseeing Hikes around the World!

Exploring Christianity

"Christianity 101": Audio sermon by Dr. Jim Bradford

....or listen to it here:

Powered by Podbean.com

Bonus link: Learn more about Dr. Jim Bradford!

+ + + + + + + <

1001 Questions? Find JourneyAnswers.com! . . . Kingdom Castle: A Quest for the Master Key!
"Question Marks on a Roller Coaster Called Life!?!" . . . Run to the Tower of Strength! - devos for troubled times!

The Story of Jesus ... God Speaks ... Lee Strobel . . . AllAboutGod.com ... Gospel.com

Religion Journal . . . ASSIST News Service . . . The Christian Post . . . christianitytoday.com

With thanks to Songs of Praise for the beautiful music playing at Peggie's Place.
This original composition is entitled, "In the Pages of the Bible" by Joy Chastagner and Elton Smith.

Credit for walking cartoon: Syruss.com

Peggie's blog, "Fun 'n Faith for the Soul" is no longer available.

F O O T E R

See Search Engine Submission - AddMe

Note: As of 11/30/15, sites will no longer be checked for dead links. Please contact owner at peggiesplace.com due to tremendous amount of links.

Celebrating God's goodness . . . . . . 16 million and more!

Note: Counter keeps a running total of "hits" (which include images and people "hitting" any page or pages),
erroneously identified by me as "page views" for the entire site.
--It jogs around the world and around the clock--to find YOU!

This Christian home has been visited a zillion times since December 26, 1995!
Well, not quite, but there HAS been a houseful--and STILL room for one more--YOU!
The Christian Counter scans the entire site--and there's plenty of chocolate for everyone--so enjoy!

AddThis.com . . . Search Engine Submission - AddMe
Thanks, AddMe, for promoting Peggie's Place, including my new TWITTER page!

Most of the music playing at Peggie's Place originates from Songs of Praise.
Additional (previously named) original source for some midis: Gilberto Barreto.
Visit this great Web site to hear beautiful tunes by many talented artists. CDs are available.

5*-places to visit at Peggie's Place: Tickles 'n Truth . . . The Devotional Buffet
All the rooms at Peggie's Place!

All Scriptures on this website, including all applications, etc., are from the King James Version of The Holy Bible, public domain, unless otherwise noted.

+ + + + +

Please note that while I strongly adhere to major tenets of the evangelical Christian faith, I may not personally agree with every specific doctrinal belief set forth in other Christian pages.

A safety tip: Internet links and material may include other links and/or material which do not reflect my views or yours, Christian or otherwise. Please choose wisely and use with discretion! And if you find an ugly spider hiding in a dark corner, you may smash it with a broom--I hate offensive stuff too!

Report problems to pbohanon@peggiesplace.com.

Copyright 1996-2016 by Peggie C. Bohanon, Springfield, MO. - pbohanon@peggiesplace.com. - All rights reserved.