A Prayer for Fathers
I will be a father to him, and he'll be a son to me. When he does wrong, I'll discipline him in the usual ways, the pitfalls and obstacles of this mortal life. But I'll never remove my gracious love from him. 2 Samuel 7:14-15
Heavenly Father,
You entrusted your Son Jesus, the child of Mary, to the care of Joseph, an earthly father. Bless all fathers as they care for their families. Give them strength and wisdom, tenderness, and patience; support them in the work You call them to do.
This Father's Day we remember the many sacrifices fathers make for their children and families, and the ways-both large and small--they lift children to achieve dreams thought beyond reach. Give all fathers the guidance they need to raise happy children, grounded in Your love.
We give thanks for all those who have helped fill the void when fathers pass early or are absent - grandfathers and uncles, brothers and cousins, teachers, pastors, and coaches.
We pray for those who are missing their fathers today. We give thanks that through Your Son, our Savior we will one be day be reunited in Your heavenly kingdom.
In Your Holy name, O God, we pray. Amen.