Happy Birthday, Dear Daughter!
May 5, 1994
There are many things that I'd like to say to my sweet daughter today, on her sixteenth birthday, but as I pondered and contemplated what exactly to write, I was reminded of a prayer of commissioning that Beth Moore spoke at her So Long, Insecurity simulcast on April 24, 2010. This speaks my heart for my daughter on her birthday. I pray that she grows into a woman who is strong in her faith, easily trusts and depends on God, and believes in the woman God has created her to be.
My Dear Sister/Daughter
If Christ is Your Savior
You are the dwelling place
Of His own Spirit
You have it IN YOU
to be secure.
Every day of your life
You have a choice to make
You can live in your old defeat
Or you can turn from your unbelief
And choose life
Make up your mind
To put off the old you
And put on the new you.
Never, ever, ever forget
That the Lord is your security.
He will keep your foot
From being caught in a trap.
He will take care of you
To your very last breath.
Now, leave this place
And go out into the world
And act like a person
Who knows she’s dearly loved.
You were born to be exceptional.
So, Girlfriend/Daughter, go forth
And walk worthy of your calling.
You are clothed in strength and dignity!
Now unto Him
Who can keep you from falling
Be glory and majesty
Power and authority
Through Jesus Christ our Lord
Now and forever more
Amen.
So Long, Insecurity!
Alyssa...2010
I love you, my daughter! Happy Sweet Sixteen! Daily I am praying for you. My greatest hope is that you fall in love with Jesus and follow Him all of your life. I pray that you believe with all your heart that He loves you, and He created you in beautiful ways. You are precious to your Dad and I, and we love you beyond what words can say. We look forward to watching God\'s plan unfold in your life, and how He will make Himself known to you in amazing ways. Stand firm in Him, girl. Happy Birthday! We love you!
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