It's not easy to be a father.
TV comedies portray most fathers as bumbling fools.
Society argues about what is masculine or feminine and whether masculinity is "toxic."
Pressures arise from different fronts: how to provide for the family yet have time to spend with them; deal with disciplinary issues; keep up home and yard maintenance; answer questions, guide children, and point them to God.
No father is perfect, of course. Some fathers are very far from it. Only God is all a Father should be. But the best fathers seek His help to try to show in some measure what He is like. Some have fatherly hearts and mentor others when they have no children of their own.
We don't thank fathers and father figures nearly enough. Today we honor fathers, though most of them would be embarrassed and not want a fuss made.
Our thanks, O God, for fathers who follow in Your way,
And who, with glad and trusting hearts, exalt You ev'ry day.
Our thanks, O God, for fathers who show, by word and deed,
Commitment to Your will and plan, and Your commandments heed.
Our thanks, O God, for fathers who meet You oft in prayer,
And who, for all life's toil and care, find strength and wisdom there.
How blessed are the children who in their fathers see
The tender Father-love of God, and find their way to Thee.
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