As a father I'm thrilled beyond words when my kids tell each other how much I love them, because in representing me they're just representing themselves. Imagine if one of your children told the other, "Dad loves you so much. Dad talks about you all the time. Every time Dad looks at your picture a genuine smile crosses his face and there's so much love in his eyes. Dad can't wait to see you. Dad is so proud of you and his face lights up whenever he hears your name."
But I would be rocked to my core if any of my children presumed to represent my anger, because in representing me they're just representing themselves. Imagine if one of your kids ever told the other, "Dad is so mad at you. Dad is going to punish you. Dad hates you. Dad is furious with you. Dad is going to disown you and send you away because he never wants to see you again. Dad can't even stand to look at you."
God is our Father, and we are His children. How you want your children to treat one another should give you great revelation into the Father's heart.
Source: Bill Vanderbush - Posted on FB 4 Feb 2017
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