This morning I took my oldest daughter Robbin to the airport. She is on her way back to New York. This summer she will be working with Center for Student Missions as part of the New York City team, and she will be living in a church located in the Bronx.
Robbin will be hosting groups of High School and Middle School students that come to NYC for a mission trip. She will be involved in a number of different ministries that provide help to the underprivileged in this urban environment.
WARNING! PROUD DAD BLITZ AHEAD!!
Robbin is a great leader and a great follower. I love having a daughter that is fired up about serving God anywhere and anytime. Her primary passion is for those people who are broken and lacking, ignored and rejected. I believe God wired her so that she can show His love in these very situations. Here is why:
- Her faith propels her past her fear.
- Her tenderness earns her acceptance form the timid.
- Her compassion reaches the crushed.
- Her wisdom brings equanimity to the soul of worry
- Her desire for adventure relocates her to destinations of anguish
- Her motivation is that all people matter
- Her encouragement is endless
When I grow up I want to be just like her!
The verse that she has locked in on for her time away is Joshua 1:9. It says, Haven't I commanded you? Strength! Courage! Don't be timid; don't get discouraged. God, your God is with you every step you take.
you are a blessed man...
to have a family that loves God...
and serves God...
there is not much more to hope for.
next time satan calls you a failure...
remember your family...
remember your God.
Posted by: john in texas | May 15, 2006 at 09:04 PM
Dad!
Thanks so much for the wonderful tribute! : ) There is a reason that I have these qualities... it's because I have you as my dad and you are the one who taught me these things! I love you and I will miss you bunches this summer!
Robbin
Posted by: Robbin | May 15, 2006 at 09:11 PM
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Posted by: john in texas | May 15, 2006 at 10:25 PM
What a daughter!! What a dad!! What a family!! You guys are a constant encouragement and continuous lights for Christ. We love you!
Posted by: Chris | May 16, 2006 at 04:52 AM
I want to be just like Robbin when I grow up, too.
Posted by: Jennifer | May 16, 2006 at 07:34 AM
I agree wholeheartedly! My life continues to blessed by each of my daughters... Robbin's courage and determination to serve God with her life inspires me often.
Thanks for this post, Rob, well said!
Carol Ann (the proud mom)
Posted by: cakboliv | May 16, 2006 at 09:08 AM