The Perfect Parent

Not everyone grows up in a loving home. Some of us have been raised in pain, confusion, and dysfunction. The people who were supposed to nurture and protect us—our own mothers or fathers—may have hurt us, neglected us, or simply weren't there.

There’s a saying that “hurt people hurt people,” and it’s true. A broken glass doesn’t just sit silently—it cuts. And sadly, many of our parents were themselves broken, bleeding from wounds they never healed. In their pain, they passed down trauma instead of love, fear instead of faith, and silence instead of support.

But I want to tell you something today that will change everything: God is not like them.

Your Heavenly Father is the Perfect Parent. He never fails, never leaves, never wounds you out of brokenness—because He is whole, holy, and fully love.

“Even if my father and mother abandon me, the Lord will hold me close.” – Psalm 27:10 (NLT)

Where our earthly parents may have failed, God steps in with perfection. He is present, patient, and protective. He doesn’t lash out or walk away. He knows your heart, your pain, and your potential. And He has never stopped pursuing you—not for one moment.

The truth is, your identity does not begin with your family of origin—it begins with God. Before you were ever placed in your mother’s womb, you were in the heart of the Father. He created you in love, on purpose, and with a future in mind.

“See how very much our Father loves us, for he calls us his children, and that is what we are!” – 1 John 3:1 (NLT)

You are not the sum of your upbringing. You are not the reflection of your parents’ mistakes. You are a child of God—and He is rewriting your story with healing and hope.

Let Him father you. Let Him teach you what real love looks like. He disciplines without destroying. He corrects with compassion. He comforts without condemnation. He is the Father you always needed—and still have access to, right now.

No matter the pain of your past, your future can look different because of who your Father is today.

So if you're walking through the aftermath of childhood trauma, abuse, or abandonment, know this:

You are not fatherless. You are not motherless. You are not unloved. You belong to the One who is perfect in all His ways.

Let His love raise you. Let His voice guide you. Let His arms carry you through every season.

God, your Perfect Parent, is here..