Christian Reflection and Prayer

Holy Father,

You are the one who knows how
absolutely special fathers are.
You made them that way.

How else can a man work so
hard, give so much, and love
unconditionally,
without your strength?

So first, Lord, thank You for
fathers, for daddies.
For big, strong men with tender
hearts, with hands that are
calloused and rough,
yet so soft and gentle when
hearts need mending.

Lord, help children to delight this
day in being with their dads,
even if it must be only by phone.

May the precious memories flow,
and bring laughter,and new love
and appreciation.

Lord, please take care of our dads.
Though they are brave and protective,
they must also be frightened
sometimes,when money runs low,
when we need things, when we're
hurt or sick.

Lord, when their hearts break
because they can't do it all,
please help us to let them know
how much we love them.

And how much You love them.

Lord, forgive the men who know
they are not good fathers,
and help them to know when and
if they can make things better,
with Your help.

And Oh, Lord, for those Dads who
keep trying and keep loving after
messing up so many times,
help their children to love them
even more in return.

Lord, for that Dad who has lost
a child, please let him know You
are there, right beside him,
for nothing else can heal a heart
so torn.

For the father who is parenting alone,
strengthen him with your love.

For those whose father is already
with You,

Give him a hug, Lord,

and tell him it's from his children.

And you, too, Lord.

Happy Father's Day!

In Jesus' name,

Amen.

Scripture:

The LORD protects those of childlike faith;
I was facing death, and then he saved me.
Psalm 116:6

Reflection:

At the hospital, have you ever been to the
viewing room, a room that is set up for new
fathers to see their new babies.  There is
nothing more beautiful than observing a new
father as he tenderly watches over his
newborn child. Did you know that our God
is like that new father and that He is watching
over you right now, this very minute.  My
question is, "Why not turn to Him with
childlike faith and trust Him?  You can you
know.  You can trust our God. He is there
for you, watching over you!

Prayer:

Thank You God for always watching over me.
For always being there, loving me, guiding me,
protecting me, and caring for me.  Thank You
for your Son, in His Holy Name I pray AMEN!

Scripture:

The LORD is just! He is my rock!
There is nothing but goodness in him!
(Psalm 92:15)

Reflection:

You know there are a lot people,
right now, that are going through
a lot of pain.  You might be one of
them. I don't know about you, but
I'm in the midst of a difficult
situation right now in my life.  If I may,
there is something that I would like
to pass along to you. I've
discovered that when I have my
doubts or fears, when I am feeling
completely surrounded with problems,
there is one thing that I must remember.
GOD IS FILLED WITH GOODNESS. It's
hard to explain, but I do know that if I
open my heart and I take this heartache
to God, He will fill me with His goodness.
He does that with me, and I know that He
will do that with you. I can't explain it,
I just feel His goodness.  Please open your
heart to God and He will fill YOU with His
goodness.  

Prayer:

Oh Lord I'm having some real problems
right now, It's really getting to me God.
Lord You are my rock, fill me with Your
goodness, right now in my life.