This word is submitted by Teresa Seputis (ts@godspeak.org)

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                            Daddy

I am your loving Father. I am the Daddy that spends time with My
children and who loves it when they draw near to Me.  I am the Daddy 
who bounces My little ones on His knee and carries them on His 
shoulders.  I am the Daddy who has little presents hidden in My pockets, 
just waiting for My dear ones to crowd around Me and ask, "Daddy, what 
did you bring for Me?" For I delight to give good gifts to My children 
when they ask Me for them. That is why My Son encouraged you to ask and 
knock and seek, because I delight to give good things to you, My precious 
child.

So many of My children are afraid to draw near to Me. This saddens My
heart, because I am a good and loving Father and I long for My little 
ones to run to Me.  I am safe; I do not abuse My children and I do not 
treat them harshly.  In the natural, not every man makes a good and 
loving father. Some are abusive, some are uncaring, some are hurtful, 
some are neglectful.  But child, I am not any of those things and I will 
not treat you in any of those ways.  

I am the good Father who will take care of His own.  I will comfort My
little ones when they hurt, and I will help them when things are not 
going well for them. I am the loving Father who will forgive when they 
fall short, who will protect and strengthen His own.  I am the good 
Father who delights to give good gifts to His little ones. So do not be 
afraid of Me and to not be afraid to draw near to me.  I will not harm 
you, little one. Draw close to Me and allow Me to embrace you in My 
arms. Let Me hold you close, let Me pour My love into you. Let Me reveal
Myself to you, that you may know Me for Who I really am.  I am your 
loving Heavenly Father, so draw close to Me and come to know Me as your 
Daddy.