(Victoria is now 2 years old (26months) and Alexandra is 8 months old)
…and my mindset has changed again.
Jeremiah 29:11 says, “i know the thoughts i have for you, plans of good and not evil, plans to give you a hope and a future”.
well, now i am starting to understand that even more…
see, as your Dad, i see that there are choices i can make now that will affect YOUR future. And because i love you so much, and because i want you to enjoy life (and not simply endure it), your mom and i are doing things to ensure that you have every potential to fulfill every bit oof God’s destiny for your life…..
oh yeah – like what? well here are a couple of real-life examples:
- managing time and responsibilities so that we have more time to spend with you
- looking for ways to increase our income (starting a new business, and other options) so that we can leave an inheritance to our princesses or their families one day.
- being a living example in Godliness, love, financial stewardship, wisdom decisions, etc.
- working out and eating right – we want to be here for you (how sad it is when a parent dies early).
- personal rtime with God – not just doing things for God, and not just asking God for things, but getting still and fellowshipping with God – building a RELATIONSHIP with our Lord JESUS
- serving God – helping create a life-changing environment at our church that will last for generations
- integrity – making right decisions the first time and creating a reputation for the Foust family name that is one of honor
that is how important you are to us. That is how much we love you. Instead of simply living for ourselves, we have thoughts for you – of good and for a bright future! We believe in you so much, and know that you are capable of great things on this planet!
now we are simply your natural parents, and even though we have the love of God shed abroad in our hearts for you (romans 5:5), multiply our love by thousands of times, and you can see how much God loves YOU! The Creator of the universe has GREAT plans for you – Including a life of amazing peace, overflowing joy and passionate love, financial stability and divine physical health , wisdom for every situation, unshakable knowledge and understanding, and complete victory over any adversity.
The blessings that your Dad and Mom want to give you all come from the relationship we have with you as our awesome daughter. Just because you are ours, we want to give you all you will ever need to be victorious in this life.
and God is the same way…everything you could ever need, He wants to FREELY GIVE it to you…just because you are His. His Jesus Princess.
Love you always,
Dad