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THE Father's Day (written 6/10)


As we approach Father's Day, sons and daughters by the hundreds of thousands are looking for the perfect Father's Day gift for the Father they respect and love dearly. Some fathers will be getting fishing gear, new clothes, that special little whatsit that he's been talking about, or maybe even a gift card to choose the gift of their hearts desire. A lot of thought and effort will be expended looking for just the right thing to honor the father they admire. But I worry about the father that I don't hear mentioned nearly enough when I hear people talk about Father's Day. The one who's always there in support with just the right words of wisdom to get His children through the tough times in their life. The one who's always willing to shell out when his children are in need. The one who would do anything for the children He values more than anything else and always keeps them at the forefront of His thoughts. He thinks of them first in all things and has the most unbelievable patience and forgiving gentle spirit.

I'm talking about the Father of all Fathers. Our first Father, our eternal Father, the one we will live with forever. The Father who existed before any other, the one that created every father after Him. The one whose mercy we are all dependent on each and every day. The one whose grace gives us continued life and blessing upon which we are all constantly dependent. The one who has labored to give us life and created an entire universe for us to live in. The one who loves us so deeply that He sacrificed His only son that we could survive this life to live with Him forever. What Father has given more to His children. What Father is more wise, a better teacher, or is to be respected more highly? And there's only one thing He wants... only one thing that would truly bless His heart and it won't cost a dime. We don't need to send a card with it and He'd prefer that we didn't wrap it ... our deepest, most honest love and heart felt affection is all that He desires...

If you forgot to think of Him this Fathers Day, there's no need to panic. There's nothing to order, no postage due and delivery is immediate. Please just send it ASAP C/O Jesus Christ, His precious holy Son via knee mail. He's sure to get it on time, without delay and the response you get will be far greater than the effort to send it. What gift could the fathers of the world, those sons among whom our heavenly Father calls His own, cherish more, than for their Eternal Father to be honored and exalted in honest worship on Father's Day? Why worry about finding the perfect gift when you already have it to give? True, it may require something deeply personal from you. But considering that the gifts our eternal Father has given us are nothing less than deeply personal, what could be more appropriate? It won't be the wrong color if it's honest and it's guaranteed to fit if it's sent with nothing less than your whole heart. And I happen to know that it's the only thing THE Father really wants on Father's Day! By the way, if it hadn't crossed your mind, the really cool thing is ... every day is THE Father's Day!

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