{"id":1202,"date":"2024-02-22T11:17:53","date_gmt":"2024-02-22T11:17:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/unshelling.com\/?p=1202"},"modified":"2024-02-23T07:11:18","modified_gmt":"2024-02-23T07:11:18","slug":"good-good-father","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/unshelling.com\/?p=1202","title":{"rendered":"Good Good Father!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>This morning, upon waking, I was reminded of the journey I walked when my sons were ill. Believe it or not, I have a testimony to share, but I haven\u2019t quite gotten around to it yet. Part of the reason is that I simply don\u2019t have the words yet, and when I try, I find myself lost in thanksgiving, with very little writing actually completed. Watch this space; one day, it will emerge on my blog. Anyway, I woke up today remembering this journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the time when I watched my children endure the pain of sickness, I had conversations with God, even though I could barely find time to spend with Him. The situation consumed me. While doctors could explain the genetics behind it, I still knew that my children were created by God, and I recognized Him as loving, all-powerful, all-knowing, and ever-present. So, each time tears welled up over the situation, I couldn\u2019t fathom why He wasn\u2019t intervening. I asked Him several times why He wasn\u2019t doing anything to resolve it.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-gallery-id-1202_787547-2e .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-1202_787547-2e .kb-slide-item .kb-gal-image-radius img{border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;;}.kb-gallery-wrap-id-1202_787547-2e.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery{overflow:visible;}.kb-gallery-wrap-id-1202_787547-2e.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery .kt-blocks-carousel{overflow:visible;}<\/style><div class=\"kb-gallery-wrap-id-1202_787547-2e alignnone wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-ul kb-gallery-non-static kb-gallery-type-slider kb-gallery-id-1202_787547-2e kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom-hover kb-gallery-filter-saturation\" data-image-filter=\"saturation\" data-lightbox-caption=\"true\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-carousel splide kt-carousel-container-dotstyle-dark kt-carousel-arrowstyle-none kt-carousel-dotstyle-dark kb-slider-group-arrow kb-slider-arrow-position-center\" data-slider-anim-speed=\"400\" data-slider-scroll=\"1\" data-slider-arrows=\"false\" data-slider-fade=\"true\" data-slider-dots=\"true\" data-slider-type=\"slider\" data-slider-hover-pause=\"false\" data-slider-auto=\"\" data-slider-speed=\"7000\" data-show-pause-button=\"false\"><div class=\"splide__track\"><ul class=\"kt-blocks-carousel-init kb-blocks-slider splide__list\"><li class=\"kb-slide-item kb-gallery-slide-item splide__slide\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic kb-gallery-image-ratio-land32 kb-has-image-ratio-land32\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/unshelling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/father-2606964_1280-1024x682.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"http:\/\/unshelling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/father-2606964_1280.jpg\" data-light-image=\"http:\/\/unshelling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/father-2606964_1280.jpg\" data-id=\"1210\" class=\"wp-image-1210 skip-lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/unshelling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/father-2606964_1280-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/unshelling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/father-2606964_1280-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/unshelling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/father-2606964_1280-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/unshelling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/father-2606964_1280.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Eventually, I came to understand that this situation wasn\u2019t God\u2019s desire. There were truths I hadn\u2019t fully grasped, and as a result, the circumstances remained unchanged. I\u2019ll delve into this further later, but the bottom line is that God was waiting for me to exercise my authority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What provided solace was my recognition that something didn\u2019t align with His character. He is loving, ever-present, and all-powerful, and I am His child\u2014yes, His child! In this moment, the words of&nbsp;<strong>Matthew 7:7-9<\/strong>&nbsp;resonated with me:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>7 \u201cAsk and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. 8 For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>9 \u201cWhich of you, if your son asks for bread, will give him a stone? 10 Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake? 11 If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image1202_ead687-b0.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image1202_ead687-b0 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:421px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image1202_ead687-b0.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image1202_ead687-b0 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image1202_ead687-b0 figure{max-width:421px;}.kb-image1202_ead687-b0 .image-is-svg, .kb-image1202_ead687-b0 .image-is-svg img{width:100%;}.kb-image1202_ead687-b0 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image1202_ead687-b0\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/unshelling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/1-2-576x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-1212\" srcset=\"https:\/\/unshelling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/1-2-576x1024.png 576w, https:\/\/unshelling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/1-2-169x300.png 169w, https:\/\/unshelling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/1-2-768x1365.png 768w, https:\/\/unshelling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/1-2-864x1536.png 864w, https:\/\/unshelling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/1-2.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Indeed,&nbsp;<strong>God surpasses my abilities as a parent<\/strong>. He is inherently good, desiring to grant our requests. However, it is crucial for me to&nbsp;<strong>stand firm in faith<\/strong>, believing that He has already answered my prayers the very moment I utter them. His character remains unwavering, even when circumstances appear unfavourable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consider this: just as I wouldn\u2019t intentionally give my children harmful gifts like sickness, poverty, or death,\u00a0<strong>neither does God<\/strong>. In fact, because He is the ultimate parent, He\u00a0<strong>lavishes us with every good thing<\/strong>.\u00a0I will say it again,Every good thing!<br><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery .kb-gallery-type-masonry.kb-gallery-id-1202_16fa45-1c{margin:-5px;}.kb-gallery-type-masonry.kb-gallery-id-1202_16fa45-1c .kadence-blocks-gallery-item{padding:5px;}.kb-gallery-id-1202_16fa45-1c .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-1202_16fa45-1c .kb-slide-item .kb-gal-image-radius img{border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;;}<\/style><div class=\"kb-gallery-wrap-id-1202_16fa45-1c alignnone wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery\"><ul class=\"kb-gallery-ul kb-gallery-non-static kb-gallery-type-masonry kb-masonry-init kb-gallery-id-1202_16fa45-1c kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom-hover kb-gallery-filter-saturation\" data-image-filter=\"saturation\" data-item-selector=\".kadence-blocks-gallery-item\" data-lightbox-caption=\"true\" data-columns-xxl=\"3\" data-columns-xl=\"3\" 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https:\/\/unshelling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/4-768x1365.png 768w, https:\/\/unshelling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/4-864x1536.png 864w, https:\/\/unshelling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/4.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:576px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:177%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/unshelling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/3-576x1024.png\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/unshelling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/3.png\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/unshelling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/3.png\" data-id=\"1207\" class=\"wp-image-1207\" srcset=\"https:\/\/unshelling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/3-576x1024.png 576w, https:\/\/unshelling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/3-169x300.png 169w, https:\/\/unshelling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/3-768x1365.png 768w, https:\/\/unshelling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/3-864x1536.png 864w, https:\/\/unshelling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/3.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:576px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:177%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/unshelling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/2-576x1024.png\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/unshelling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/2.png\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/unshelling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/2.png\" data-id=\"1206\" class=\"wp-image-1206\" srcset=\"https:\/\/unshelling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/2-576x1024.png 576w, https:\/\/unshelling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/2-169x300.png 169w, https:\/\/unshelling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/2-768x1365.png 768w, https:\/\/unshelling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/2-864x1536.png 864w, https:\/\/unshelling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/2.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Luke 2:32<\/strong>&nbsp;reassures us: \u201cFear not, little flock, for it is your Father\u2019s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.\u201d This verse emphasizes God\u2019s desire to bestow good things upon us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally,&nbsp;<strong>James 1:17<\/strong>&nbsp;reinforces this truth: \u201cEvery good thing given and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shifting shadow.\u201d Indeed, God\u2019s character remains unwavering, and His blessings flow abundantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And let\u2019s not forget&nbsp;<strong>Psalm 84:11<\/strong>: \u201cNo good thing does He withhold from those who walk uprightly.\u201d As we walk in alignment with Him, He graciously provides all that is good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>With this in mind, it is crucial to acknowledge and embrace the truth that God desires to bestow every good thing upon us<\/strong><strong>.<\/strong>&nbsp;It brings Him pleasure, and it is inherent in His character as&nbsp;<strong>Jehovah Jireh<\/strong>\u2014our provider. His faithfulness remains unwavering, and He diligently watches over His word to fulfill what it promises. Consider this: He even sacrificed His only Son; why, then, would He withhold anything from us? Our heavenly Father longs to meet our needs today; He does not withhold His provision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reflect on&nbsp;<strong>Romans 8:32<\/strong>: \u201cHe who did not spare His own Son but gave Him up for us all, how will He not also, along with Him, graciously give us all things?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image1202_12a3be-56.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image1202_12a3be-56 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:421px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image1202_12a3be-56.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image1202_12a3be-56 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image1202_12a3be-56 figure{max-width:421px;}.kb-image1202_12a3be-56 .image-is-svg, .kb-image1202_12a3be-56 .image-is-svg img{width:100%;}.kb-image1202_12a3be-56 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image1202_12a3be-56\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/unshelling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/5-576x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-1209\" srcset=\"https:\/\/unshelling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/5-576x1024.png 576w, https:\/\/unshelling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/5-169x300.png 169w, https:\/\/unshelling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/5-768x1365.png 768w, https:\/\/unshelling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/5-864x1536.png 864w, https:\/\/unshelling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/5.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This really lights me up and fills me with a desire to dance and express gratitude to God. Take a moment to meditate on the knowledge that you have a loving Father who eagerly desires to provide for your every need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take a moment to say, \u201cGod, I know You have already given me <strong>[fill in the blank]<\/strong>, and I am truly grateful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-theme-palette-1-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-4da71ebf844f0f81801a004d94ce7f38\">To wholeness, Spirit, Soul and body<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This morning, upon waking, I was reminded of the journey I walked when my sons were ill. Believe it or not, I have a testimony to share, but I haven\u2019t quite gotten around to it yet. 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