Do you have your Father's eyes?

The other morning I found myself singing a song I hadn't heard in years. As a child and young teen this song was a type of vision statement for me, what I wanted my life to be. The song was by Amy Grant and dealt with the idea that people would remember her for how she reflected God to those around her. More than anything she wanted people to say she had her Father's eyes and I felt the same way - still do in fact. The chorus to this song "Father's eyes" says it all.

"She's got her Father's eyes, her Father's eyes
Eyes that find the good in things, When good is not around.
Eyes that find the source of help, When help just can't be found.
Eyes full of compassion, seeing every pain.
Knowin' what you're going through, and feeling it the same.
Just like my Father's eyes, my Father's eyes, my Father's eyes, Just like my Father's eyes."

Being representatives of our Father, heaven was not a new concept when Amy Grant sang this song. Paul challenged the Ephesians to "be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God." (Eph 5:1-2)

We are meant to look like our Father in heaven, to have his DNA. This includes His compassion, servant attitude, and care, just as Amy sang. But it is much more than this. It should also include a passion for truth, a desire to do right and a lifestyle founded in mercy and grace. "What is it the Lord requires of you? To do justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with our God" (Micah 6:8) And even though that is only just scratching the surface, you will spend the rest of your life growing and learning what it is to be like your Father. May you always have the desire to do just that!

Today I ask you - do you have your Father's eyes?

Ps Raelle
Pastoral Care, & Childrens Pastor