Happy Fathers Day

I wanted to do something special for all the fathers out there today but I am finding it to be a little more difficult than I expected. I don't know that I am in the right place to provide the joys of fatherhood. I am in a good place to tell you what it is like to be on the outside looking in, but not sure that would be a benefit to anyone. Everything I think of brings up pain that I just don't want to have to face today. So, with that being said, I am going to forgo the Fathers Day poem I was going to write. But, I still want to post some of what is on my heart and mind today.

Fathers play one of the most critical roles in the lives of their children. We are to be an example of Christ to our family and children. Our kids are affected emotionally, spiritually and developmentally by how we as fathers show them to live. A lot of fathers have a problem with showing emotions, feelings and other things that the world views as simple and baby-like. But let me tell you something, this is one of the most important things you can do for your children, show them compassion, love and gentleness. Let them know how much they mean to you daily. Let them see you pray! Let them see you praise God openly! Lift your hands and praise God for you are blessed. Can't you see? You are blessed! Give thanks to God because you have so much to be thankful for.

I am sad today; I must spend this Fathers Day without my children and wife. I don't even know when I will get to see them again, only God knows this. But I do pray for them daily. I know my God is good. I know my God has a plan and a purpose. I know my God is for me, not against me. This makes all the difference. The pastor at the church I am going to paused in the middle of his sermon today and said he has a word from God he needs to share; I remember the basis of what he said so I am going to share in the next paragraph, I sensed this word was for me. Everyone liked and appreciated it but I knew in my heart and spirit that it was for me.

You are facing a trial and something like you've never faced before and you feel it is more than you think you can bare. You feel overwhelmed, you feel like giving up. But there are many lives being touched through this. More than you even know. God is bringing victory to many lives so you must not give up, you must not fail. You will have victory. They are watching you. There will be victory in many lives through this; just don't quit, there will be victory.

I feel like I left some of it out but the details he mentioned and how it was stated, spoke to my spirit and I knew I was supposed to get that today. I knew it was meant for me. My God will not leave me and will not forsake me. Even if I can not physically be there for my children, by God I am with them in prayer. What we can not see is much more powerful and real than what we can. I know there will be victory and I know my God will work this out for good. He will leave no doubts, it will be by His hand alone so that no man can boast but Him alone. I do not know how, when, where or any details, but I do believe in the miraculous, supernatural power of the living God I serve and I know He will leave no doubt. Lives will be touched and lives will be changed forever.

Happy Father's Day to all the fathers of the world! Being a father is a special gift and privilege. I will probably write more on this subject soon because it is extremely important and I think a lot of fathers miss the point of fatherhood. Listen to the words of the song by Casting Crowns - American Dream. What is really important? Why are so many people missing it entirely?