Dad wakes up to a new day. He drinks his coffee and he reads his devotion. Dad prays. He smiles at his daughter and says, "Good morning, Kate!" She mumbles something back as she drags into the laundry room then to the toaster to pop a bagel in for breakfast. Dad gazes out over the golf course to watch the newly risen sun gleam just above the treeline, and allows himself to be reminded of the Promise that it resembles. Today will be a good day. Dad always decides that the day will be good no matter how heavy the remnants of yesterday or the worries for tomorrow may weigh. The sun rose again, and so does God's mercy and compassion.
Dad has a heart centered on God; he sees clearly at times when others let vision be clouded by the world. Dad always forgives and always loves. His children tend to take him for granted, but Dad forgives and loves on. His daughter says hurtful words and gives annoyed looks, but Dad forgives and loves on. His son has tested his patience and faith, but Dad forgives and loves on. His siblings try to manipulate, but Dad forgives and loves on. His co-workers push him to the limit, but Dad forgives and loves on. Some refuse to hear the honest truth he speaks, but Dad forgives and loves on. Some turn their backs and walk away, but Dad forgives and loves on. Some bring trials with them to his doorstep, but Dad forgives and loves on. Some do not forgive and do not love... still Dad forgives and loves on.
"Our Father who art in Heaven, hallowed by Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven..."
How blessed I am to be able to call my dad a true man of God. How grateful am I to be raised by a father who walks with my heavenly Father so His will may be done on Earth as it is in Heaven. For as sure as the sun comes up, God forgives and loves on.
I love you, Dad. Thanks for being you.
Father's Day 2010
No comments:
Post a Comment