If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him!
-Matthew 7:11
Daddy,
You taught me about God
not only in Sunday School
or evening devotionals
but also about who you are
What a father should be like
I learned about my Heavenly Father
from you, my earthly father
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I see and learn patience from you
When you taught me how to read
the kind tone of voice you used
when I was sounding out the words
“A Fly Went By”
I also learn about God’s patience
in shaping His children to grow in their faith
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I see and learn the value of quality work from you
I see you do your best in all you do
and you expect me to do the same
so I do my best in all I do
One day you asked me to clean the barn
I cleaned it extra well
and I learned the meaning of
“Well done, good and faithful servant!”
Oh, how I wanted to hear something like that from you
Oh, how I want to hear something like that from my Lord
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I see and learn assertiveness from you
When I wanted something from a teacher or a peer
You said, “Ask, the worst they can say is no”
and that I will never get anything without asking
I learned what the Son of God was talking about in Matthew 7:7
“Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.”
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I learn what prayer should be like with my Heavenly Father
At family dinners, we talk about our day
and thank each other for what they do for us
and I ask for counsel or help in certain areas
whether that be a math problem or life situation
I know I can come to you
and I know I can come to my Lord in prayer
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Most of all I see and learn about your love for me
the sacrifice
the joy when I succeed
the grace when I fall
the encouragement in all I do
the pride you have in me
From your love for me
I realize what love God must have for us all
for you and me
for all His children
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Happy Father’s Day, Super-Daddy!
I love you
My Super-Daddy and his twin daughters
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