This last Sunday we heard a beautiful Father's Day Tribute from Marellie Wiebe. We thought we should share it with all of you.
Marellie went for a walk at Nexen Beach in order to hear from the Father what she felt He was saying to her. This is what she felt God the Father give her.
"I have three Fathers, my biological father, my step-father and my Heavenly Father.
My biological father loves me very much but is incapable of fulfilling the role of father. He has never been able to care for my earthly needs or maintain much of a relationship with me, and definitely not a healthy one. That broke my heart.
My step-father loves me very much and has done a magnificent job of taking care of all my earthly needs and maintaining a meaningful relationship with me, with arms wide open. He has cared for my heart as well as he humanly can.
My Heavenly Father loves me very much, more than I can even comprehend or receive in this earthly body. His care for me is perfect in every way, even when I don't understand. He communicates with me so intimately, gently and kindly, even when I am scared and try to run away. It's hard sometimes to receive God's love for us when we can't physically see it or feel it. I remember saying to my Mom "How can I accept and believe in God's love for me when my own father here on earth can't love me properly?" Years later, when I came to know Jesus as my Saviour, He made it possible for me to take my eyes off of my earthly father for love and acceptance and turn them to see His perfect Father. Since then it's been a daily journey of getting to know my new Dad and learning to trust Him with my whole heart, mind, body and spirit.
Thank you Abba, Father for healing my heart and holding me in the palm of your hand!"
Following the walk, Marellie got into her car and the song by Jesus Culture entitled "One Thing Remains" came on! No coincidence. God used this as a confirmation for what she had on her heart to share.
After Marellie shared, Mario and Anne led us in worship to the song "One Thing Remains."
Here it is. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_KXsMCJgBQ