The Perfect Father.

Growth doesn’t happen automatically.

It requires opportunity, trust, and the willingness to believe in people. Sometimes that means giving more opportunities than what feels comfortable—but believing in people is always worth it.

If we are not growing together with those around us, we need to pause and ask ourselves if we are truly seeing people the way God sees them. When we value people not just for what they can do, but for who they are in Christ, we begin to love and lead like Jesus.

At times, the desire to control everything can unintentionally limit the growth of others. It can leave no room for them to develop, discover gifts we may not yet see, or share ideas that could bring increase. God designed growth to happen through fellowship, not through one-time interactions. We were created to walk life together, to truly know one another, and to enjoy life as family.

How we see others determines how we experience life with them.

Fellowship was God’s idea. We are meant to enjoy everyday life together—learning, sharpening one another, encouraging each other, and growing as part of God’s Kingdom.

What stirred this reflection in my heart? My children.

Watching their growth has reminded me not to always step in and do things for them. I often tell them, “We can do hard things,” and I remind them of Philippians 4:13—“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”

Thinking about their journey led me to reflect on my own. I thought about people God placed in my life—people who believed in me and helped me grow in areas I didn’t even know existed. And once again, I was reminded how faithful God is.

Isn’t He amazing?

He is always present—loving us, encouraging us, and giving us wisdom right when we need it. He truly is the perfect Father.