Happy Father’s Day to the many great men I know. No matter if it is your own child, or one you have adopted or simply a child you “stand in the gap” for because their dad isn’t there at the moment, today is the day for all of us to express our gratitude and honor you!
This blog is often about “honoring” those that God has put in our paths, and today is perhaps one of the best days of the year for just that. Since this goes out on Sunday night, I’m guessing that the celebrations are well underway or have passed, and my hope is that you will spend some time tonight thinking about all of those “other” men that have impacted your life. Some men never had children, but they have made an impact on your life. Reach out to them and thank them or drop a note in the good old fashioned mail!
My uncle is one of those men. He’s loving, kind and always encouraging. Though not my dad, whom is by the way down right hysterical and the best story teller I know, my Uncle Gary has been there for me and my sister and brother from day one. I can think of several others, from teachers to pastors to mentors who at some point helped me to grow much like a father would! I am thankful today that God put those men in my life.
For those of you have lost your fathers, my prayer tonight is that you will be filled with God’s love and know that your father loves you today as much as ever and can’t wait to run and hug you some day! I know I am looking forward to the day to jump into my grandfather’s arms!
Have a fantastic week!
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