Father’s Day
Hi there, Church Family, Happy Spring. I hope that your week is going well, and that you are enjoying the sunny days as they arrive more regularly. I pray that you are finding space and time to spend with the Lord and enjoy His presence as this time of isolation continues. I pray that in times of stress, worry or feeling depressed that you reach out to Him for your comfort and encouragement. God is so good, and he certainly answers prayer. We know that we can call out to God in our troubles, and he will hear us. He will send His word into our situation, and we can speak that word over the problem. We can praise Him for his presence, for his healing for his goodness, and give thanks to Him for his overcoming victory, delivering us and setting us free. What is your favourite psalm? Read it out loud and pray the scripture over yourself, your family and your situation.
This coming Sunday is Father’s Day. I am so blessed to have had a wonderful Father, and to see my husband Joe be such a terrific dad to our kids, and now our sons and sons in law raising their kids with love and nurture and respect. I believe that discipleship begins in the home. This is the place where we teach and train our children to love God, love others, respect authority, and love and respect themselves. I really want to encourage our dads today. This is your opportunity to be the man God intended you to be, to match your beliefs to your actions, and demonstrate in your home God’s grace, love and faithfulness to the next generation. There are always times we struggle. There are always days we “lose it” or feel totally incompetent as a parent. But our Heavenly Father is right there to comfort and encourage us on our way. He is there for us in our struggles, and in our victories, so thank him for them both. Because it is in our struggles that we learn to trust him, our character develops, and our faith grows. Your children will see how you handle stress, disappointment, and frustration. Jesus himself had regular “check-ins” with the Father. I encourage you to do the same. As we spend time with Him, and receive His word to us, he transforms us, equips us and provides for us.
I want to recommend some great resources to you for further reading and encouragement.
Focus on the Family at https://www.families.org.au/ They have a weekly newsletter with wonderful resources for home, families, marriage, raising kids – its all there.
Also You Version Bible App has some wonderful Bible plans to follow regarding fatherhood, parenting and being a godly man. https://www.bible.com/reading-plans (There are many other great plans too).
God bless you as you continue to navigate this challenging time.
Best love,
Glenda