Healing the Father Wound

I have been sharing with some of you my "father wound". My Dad, pictured here, was a fantastic provider and he helped to create many great memories for his family. Our travel trailering/camping trips which he planned were adventures that will always be remembered.

Nevertheless, I received a wound from Dad, one that stemmed from a disconnectedness. He really was never able to say "I love you", and was unable to tells us how he valued our individual gifts as boys and men.

During my Thanksgiving visits i continued to share my love for him, verbally and in caring for him, during our time together. One day, after i told him how much I love him, he said; "I love you". What a great blessing and gift he gave me that day.

I knew it was from God! I took the risk mentioned in "The Quest for Authentic Manhood" and received the blessing. I encourage you to do the same if your dad is still living.

If your dad is not around, here these words from Jesus , the Healer of our souls;
In the next two or three hours Jesus healed many from diseases, distress and evil spirits.To many of the blind he gave the gift of sight. Then he gave his answer; "Go back and tell John what you have just seen and heard:

The blind see,
The lame walk,
Lepers are cleased,
The deaf hear,
The dead are raised,
The wretched of the earth have God's salvation hospitality extended to them." Luke 7: 19- The Message

Jesus will heal your heart. You just need to ask Him and walk along The Way with other brothers who can lift you up in prayer. That is what "The Quest" is all about.