-- n, pl proxies
1. a person authorized to act on behalf of someone else.
In the years since my dad died, I have been so blessed to have various men step in and assume roles in my life that I would have otherwise gone without. My uncles took over the task of supporting me, coming games and graduations. Various men in my church became like spiritual leaders for me, praying for my needs and showing me a Godly example. My friends' fathers invited me into their home and welcomed me as part of their family.
I was fifteen years old when I first read Romans 8:15 and felt like the Lord had written it just for me.
"For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, 'Abba, Father.'"
It was then that I realized how the Lord fulfills all my needs as Father... including putting kind, Godly men in my life to love me in all the ways I could ever need... loving me by proxy.
The picture above is of my sweet uncle Joey. He married my aunt when I was 11, and from the moment he met me, became the closest thing I know as an earthly father. He has provided for me, supported me, loved me, and encouraged me. I am more grateful to him than I will ever be able to express.
The Lord is our provider in that way... giving us just the person we need to fulfill a need at a specific time. His love is a perfect love.
Thankful,
Lauren
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