Happy Father’s Day!
May each reader enjoy a special day:
- If you’re a father, may you be honored and pampered by your children.
- If you have a father, may you enjoy special time honoring and pampering him.
- If your father is no longer with you, may you recall special memories of your times together.
- If you know a father without a family, may you stand in the stead of children for him and make his day meaningful.
- If you are estranged from your family, may this be the day you forgive each other and start a new loving relationship.
Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land that the Lord your God is giving you. ~ Exodus 20:12 (ESV)
ALMIGHTY God, we give you thanks for fathers who love and care for us and entrust our fathers who are so dear to us to thy never-failing care and love, for this life and the life to come; knowing that thou art doing for them better things than we can desire or pray for; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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Father is one of the great gift of God and there is no alternative to father in this world
Maja,
I believe every child should have a father and a mother. When that isn’t possible because of death or other unavoidable reason, the child should have a male role model in his or her life. No one can take the place of a father, but a substitute is better than nothing.
Thanks for this post! It was a nice reminder of forgiveness, so I gave my Dad a call. We haven’t talked in years, but remembering the idea of forgiveness reminded me to call him and talk about things. It went really well, thanks!
Lexi,
I’m so happy to hear that you took the step to call your father and that it went well. May you and he continue to have a loving relationship.
I don’t need father day. I am happy father 389 days a year
jack,
How do you do that in a 365-day year?
Touching prayer you have here for the Father’s Day Celebration. Your words always have a powerful way to touch my heart.
Jane,
I’m glad you appreciate the prayer and the things I post.
Thank you for the kind wishes, Lillie. I had a wonderful day with our two boys this past Sunday. Nothing very eventful, but I basked in my role as Dad, something I’ve been able to treasure these past 12 years.
Matt,
Sometimes the very best times are those we spend just being with our loved ones. When we plan lots of activity for a special occasion, the activity can overshadow the being together.
I love my father a lot. He is the hero of my life’s story. I knew no matter what happens he will be there for me and help me out. I could always count on him to make everything alright. He is the best dad anyone can have. I hope I get him as my father in every life I get in this world.
John,
You are blessed to have such a wonderful father.
Lovely post. And great thoughts.
Being a dad is hard work for me, but I love it. My son is 14 now and gee, the early years are a breeze compared to once they become a teen
Anyway, thought I would mention that in Australia we don’t celebrate Father Day until the first Sunday of September (2nd Sept this year).
cheers from Australia
Paul,
My husband says, “The first twelve years of a child’s life are the give the parents a chance to love them before the child becomes a teenager.”
My dad passed away when I was really young. He died in a car accident. I don’t really know him that well but I know if he was alive he would have been a great dad to me and my brothers. Where ever he is I just want to say that I love you dad and we all miss you a lot.
Jack,
It’s hard to lose a father at a young age, but I’m glad you know your father loved you and would have been a good father to you.
My grandfather did terrible things to my dad and his family (us) but still, I’m hoping for a father and son reconciliation. When that happens, I again hope that the rest of the family will follow. Happy father’s day to all dads out there.
Mary,
It’s tragic when those we love and trust abuse that love and trust and treat us wrong. It’s hard to forgive, but it’s the best thing to do for those who are treated badly. It’s more harmful to carry around a lot of resentment and hate. I hope that there is a reconciliation in the family.
Not everyone is lucky to have father who is so loving and caring. My father was an alcoholic and it was a nightmare living with him. Life was so unpredictable with him around us. We never knew what would make him snap. It has been 4 years I haven’t talked to my father. I still don’t know whether I want to talk to him or not. I am still struggling to find courage to forgive him.
My heart goes out to you, Katie. I can’t even imagine how difficult it would be to have such a childhood. However, I encourage you to forgive your father–for your sake, not his. Don’t let your hurt and resentment from the evils of the past continue to control your life. It won’t be easy, and you may need help from a counselor or spiritual adviser, but in the long run, you will be better off by overcoming the past.
I am blessed with a wonderful father for which I am eternally grateful to God. He is my biggest strength. He was always there to support me and help me whenever I needed him. He was not only helpful but also funny. He always found new ways to make us smile. It was really fun growing up. He is the worlds greatest dad.
You are very blessed, Steve, and I’m glad you realize what a great dad you have.
My dad was a great man and was loved by all. He was not a big shot but just common man with a heart of gold. He worked really hard to get us where we are today. We learnt everything from him, from cycling to solving a complicated mathematical equation. I still remember the various camping trips that I went with my father, they were so much fun. He was the best dad.
David,
You were blessed to have such a wonderful father.
Thank you for sharing these beautiful words. My father is the most important man in my life. He has been an amazing source of knowledge, and I know that I can always count on him to have my back no matter what situation I may be in. I consider myself one of the luckiest people on the planet to be able to call this man my Father! Hope you have a great day!
Brian,
You are truly blessed to have such a wonderful father.