Happy Father's Day! For all the father's who step up and show unconditional love to their children- for those who spend their time and energy, talents and skills working with their kids to raise them in a loving home full of acceptance and laughter! May God bless you and give you strength to carry on each day, each year that your children are under your direct care. I'm so very thankful for Todd and the daddy that he is to our children. I could go on and on, but I'd be sure to embarrass him ;).
This Father's Day we are thankful for the many godly fathers we know and love! We also remember to be praying for those who miss their fathers and lack of that father figure in their lives. Whether it be from the death of a loved one, separation and divorce, splintered relationship, or even the surrender of a child to an orphanage- these situations make it hard to push through this day.
One thing is certain and can give us strength and that is looking to our Father in Heaven! He loves us, pursues us, sought after us, and longs to be near us. He created us and accepts us for who we are. Have confidence in knowing this and how much you are loved by the Father of all fathers.
Romans 8:15-17 "we cry abba Father, The spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God's children...heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ."
Ephesians 1:5 "In love he predestined us to be adopted as his sons through Jesus Christ, in accordance with is pleasure and will."
We are God's children and just as He loves us, we are to love others. Children are precious to the Lord no matter where they are or what circumstance they find themselves under. None are more worthy of love and care over another, and none are placed more valuable than another just because of where they were born on this globe. They all deserve and desire love and care from a father, a family. We are all so precious in His sight!
I pray this Father's Day that we can see a child for who they are, not for where they live, their lifestyle, their economic surroundings, their abilities or lack of, or the color of their skin, but just to see the child that God the Father created and loves very much.
We pray this Father's Day that daddies will be encouraged as their task on this earth is a hefty one! A father's role is so so important and can be treasured over a lifetime!
We pray this Father's Day for those who are without a father relationship. We are praying for those with hurtful and difficult relationships with their fathers. And for the orphans, who with statistics stacked against them, may never even have the chance to know the love of a earthly father.
We pray for our kids in Ethiopia. That some day soon they will know that a wonderful father is waiting for them, thinking of them, and longs to be with them.
We pray for the missionaries, pastors, teachers, and friends all around the world who share the love of Father God and the hope that He offers us all by being adopted into the family of God through Jesus Christ.
Praise the Lord for fathers!! Thank God for godly men and daddies who fear the Lord and seek His ways! Thank God for hope and healing of broken hearts and broken relationships! Thank God for forgiveness and renewal! Thank God for bringing us into His family as His children! Thank God for bringing the lonely to families!
Happy Father's Day!!
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