I don’t know what the difference is this year, but I have found myself thinking about my dad this week leading up to Father’s Day more than in most years since his passing (in 2000). Perhaps watching a video of a man trying to find the words to thank his father played a part in that. I suspect that most men who have lost their dad still have questions they wished they could ask or wish they could just talk to him one more time. Though I wish I could have spent more time with my dad, I am thankful for the time we had. I am certainly thankful that he trusted Christ as his Savior and, one day, I will see him again. And, I am thankful that I was brought into a Christian home with parents that brought me to church.
For those of us whose father has passed away, we can still thank God for the blessings we received and for the love of our Heavenly Father.
To those whose father is still living, I encourage you to take the time to talk to him today. For some, it may be awkward or uncomfortable, but I’m sure it will be meaningful.
For those whose relationship with your father was strained or just plain bad, I encourage you to do what you can to mend that relationship while there is still time. Why not start today?
For those whose relationship with their father was non-existent or is more painful than you think you can bear, please remember that you have a Heavenly Father who loves you very much, and is still watching over you.
Finally, to all the father’s reading this, my encouragement is to step up and be the loving head of your home that God intended for your to be. Fatherhood is an awesome privilege and responsibility, and your influence continues on long after your kids leave the house. If your relationship with your children is strained, do your part to make amends today—both you and they need it. If your relationship is good, praise God for that … it truly is a gift of great worth.
In His grip,
Pastor Decker
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