I have been blessed with a truly amazing Dad. Growing up my Dad supplied me with endless amounts of fun and many adventures. He has taught me the importance of dedication and hard work. He had always supported and helped me, with the big things and the small. I know I am cared for, loved and protected by him. Quite simply, my Dad is the best.
I know for some of you, your relationship with your Dad may be or was very different. You may have never known your Dad, or maybe you had or have a difficult relationship with him. Despite how I described my Dad, like us all he has his faults. Regardless of the relationship you have with your earthly father, we all have the opportunity to have a relationship with God the Father, which can not compare.
While our Dads may disappoint us or hurt us, God never will. He is a Good Father, who loves us endlessly. We are called children of God; we are adopted into His family. He will never abandon us.
“See how very much the Father loves us, for He calls us His children, and that is what we are!”
1 John 3:1
“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! His faithful love endures forever.”
Psalm 106:1
My Dad has had an influence on how I am as a person, from the way he has taught and guided me over the years as I’ve grown. God does the same, but to an even better extent. As we spend more time with the Father, we allow Him to change us and mould us into the person He created us to be.
“And yet, O Lord, you are our Father. We are the clay, and you are the Potter. We are all formed by your hand.”
Isaiah 64:8
We don’t need to earn God’s love or try to prove ourselves, because He accepts us exactly as we are. God is compassionate, is sympathetic towards us and shows us mercy, even though we do not deserve it.
“The Lord is like a father to His children, tender and compassionate to those who fear Him.”
Psalm 103:13
For the Dad’s out there, the Bible clearly says to raise your children following the discipline and instructions of God – Ephesians 6:4. To not aggravate them, otherwise they will become discouraged – Colossians 4:21. Your role as a Dad is to just do your best for your children –Hebrews 12:10 – mirroring the example of God the Father.
So, as we celebrate Father’s Day, take time to acknowledge the things your Dad has done for you, but don’t forget the relationship you have with your Heavenly Father. In the same way, give thanks and praise to Him for all the blessings He has lavished upon you.
God Bless! 🙂
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