Heavenly Father, we ask You to bless our earthly fathers for
the many times they reflected the love, strength, wisdom, and mercy that You
exemplify in Your relationship with us.
We honor our fathers for putting our needs above their own
convenience and comfort; for teaching us to show courage and determination in
the face of adversity; for modeling the qualities that would turn us into
responsible, principled caring adults.
For those fathers who did not live up to these ideals, give
them the grace to acknowledge and learn from their mistakes. Give us the grace to forgive them like You forgive
us.
For fathers who have lost a child through death, console
them, give them hope and support from their family and friends.
Help new and future fathers raise their children grounded in
a love for God and other people. Remind these fathers that loving and treating
their spouses with dignity, compassion, and respect is one of the greatest
gifts they can give their children.
We pray that our fathers who have passed into the next life
have been welcomed into Your loving embrace, and that our family will one day
be reunited in your heavenly kingdom. Amen.
*Source:
Three Minutes a Day, The Christophers, Volume 48.
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