Every
year, families all over the world plan activities to honor the special men in
their lives on Father's Day. Father's Day is a holiday that honors and
celebrates fathers and their impact on our lives. Father's Day reminds us of
both the importance and the difficulties of fatherhood. Fathers do not always
receive the same level of intimacy and admiration as mothers. Fathers are
culturally portrayed as breadwinners, disciplinarians, and authority figures.
It's no surprise that the father we
most frequently recognize in the Bible is the prodigal son's father. It is the
most inspiring and revealing fatherhood story. It is the epitome of
unconditional love. While we use that story to demonstrate God's grace and
love, it is also intended to demonstrate how human fathers should be viewed.
Fathers are often burdened by their responsibilities but are trained not to
show it. This can obstruct both their ability to express affection and our
ability to recognize it. Fortunately, our culture is changing, and more fathers
are becoming involved in direct and intimate parenting. It’s a day that takes pride in
appreciating the contributions of a father and sacrifices that he makes for his
child. Often, the sacrifices that a father makes go unnoticed and more often
his love and care for his child is ignored and not valued by society. I
salute all the wonderful fathers who have touched the lives of many people, be
it their own kids, somebody else’s kid, family, people they have mentored,
people they have coached and the world at large.
So, as we celebrate this special day for that special
person in our lives whom we call father, remember that while he may appear
distant, he is probably closer to you than you realize. On Father's Day, show
these deserving men how important they are in your life and how much they have
influenced us.
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