June 2021

“But the Lord said to Samuel, ‘Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him.  The Lord does not look at the things man looks at.  Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” 1 Samuel 16:7

My Precious One,

My heart is drawn to yours and nothing subjective affects that draw.  In fact, the pull of my heart to yours is the essence of who I am—love, mercy, kindness and compassion.

When you reflect the nature of who I am, as your father, I am proud.  The world is dazzled and impressed by what is fleeting. The conditions are harsh, judgmental and merciless; it truly is survival of the fittest, smartest and strongest.

I love to invest in the eternal.  As you your body readies itself to return to dust, remember to invest as I do.

Truly consider if what you’re relying on is stable.  In the end, it all comes down to the heart.  The condition of it (the thoughts and intents) are what I value. See the heart of others and nurture their growth in me.  This is investing in the eternal.  It’s how Jesus lived, making the choices of a true king.”