As we celebrate Father's Day, we give thanks today:
- For fathers who showed up, played, danced, ran and taught
- For fathers who held us in strong arms when we were weak
- For fathers who believed in us and trusted us with our own futures, even as they taught us how best to live
- For fathers who exhibited the very best of what it means to be a dad
- For fathers who had high standards, yet deep compassion
- For fathers who taught us rules to live by, and with integrity lived by these rules themselves
- For fathers who protected us and sought after our welfare
- For fathers who were never related to us by blood or by law but stood in as a father figure
- For fathers who were not always present but by grace came back into our lives
- For fathers who are older, but who still bear the responsibility of raising children and grandchildren
- For fathers who mean well, but make mistakes
- For fathers who have adopted children and fathers who given up their rights as fathers
- For fathers who rejoice in the achievements of their children
- For fathers who joyfully watch a new generation take hold
- For fathers who are single parents, who through personal sacrifice provide a loving home for their children
- For fathers who helplessly watch their children who are sick or disabled and who will try anything to cure or help them
- For fathers, grandfathers and great grandfathers and father figures who are no longer with us but who live forever in our memory
May God pour forth His overflowing grace and love on all fathers on this special day.