Fulfill Your Purpose or Someone Else Will

Some of the most important positions in my life are occupied by the most unconventional people.  I particularly would like to discuss the role of protector.  A girl's first protector should be her Father.  Or at least that's what I was led to believe throughout life outside of her heavenly Father of course. 

As far as father figures go, as far back as I can remember my grandfather and my uncles have never been more than a phone call away.  My Paw Paw was in his 70's when I was in college.  He would travel back and forth to Greensboro with his "moving crew" to move me in and out of dorms and apartments.  At different times in my life I have had to depend on my uncles for food and shelter.  They of course did not disappoint.  A few months ago, Winter Rose, my youngest daughter was treated at the emergency room for a febrile seizure.  My Mom's longtime companion made it a point that he be identified as the Grandfather.  Who knew so little could mean so much?

I don't have a big brother but it's common knowledge that my big cousin, Allen has made it his business to play that role and I appreciate him for it.  Throughout high school guys would stay "in bounds" because they didn't want to answer to DJ.  When I left for college he spoiled me and always showed up when I needed him.  Everyone knows he holds a special place in my heart.  Last but not least God saw fit to bring my first crush back into my life.  Just like in high school, he makes it obvious that my happiness is of paramount importance to him.  I never have had someone to love as hard as I love until now despite a marriage and another serious relationship.  Commensurate love came when I least expected it.

Often times in the lives of young women the father role may not be occupied by the woman's biological father as other roles may not be occupied by blood relatives or the traditional person for that role.  I am just thankful to God that when these positions needed to be filled in my life he saw fit to fill it with men full of compassion and love so that I never felt lack.  It is my belief that God has a purpose for each of us.  If we make a decision to not fulfill that purpose He will allow someone else to do so.