Fathers

To all those fathers who do their best to be all they can be to their children, “Thank you.”  Society doesn’t appreciate your effort or understand the value of your calling. You are the butt of jokes and the easy one to blame.  You are making a difference. Don’t give up.

To all those who try to fill the shoes of absent fathers, “Thank You.” Your efforts are often not recognized, sometimes spurned or misunderstood. Carry on. You are desperately needed.

To all those whose father is absent, physically, spiritually, or emotionally.  Know that you are loved by the Lord and Father of all. Turn to Him. Be especially blessed this Father’s Day when you feel you have no one to thank or to honor.

To my own special father, now gone too many years. I am so sorry I never recognized the great job you did while alive. Who today could raise nine children on almost no money and not end up with any in jail or on drugs?

To my descendants, here and gone and yet to be. I am so sorry for the times I have been absent, or too distracted or too busy. I am sorry for not listening more. I am sorry for not guiding more clearly or providing a better example. I love each of you individually and specially and am grateful for the privilege of being in your lives. Thanks and kisses to each of you.

To My God and Father of all. Thank you for teaching us to love and to father. Thank you for filling in when we are absent or slow or just plain dumb. Thank you for Jesus. Have a great Father’s Day. You really are the only Father we need and thanks for that.

This is i wrote for the June Issue of Covenant Spotlight. Pick up a copy.