Happy Father’s Day to all the dads, grandfathers, bonus dads, and pet dads. Today is a special opportunity to pause and genuinely thank the men in our lives who have made a difference.
It’s important to recognize and appreciate the fathers and grandfathers who consistently show love, strength, and dedication. For Christian men, the role of a husband is clear—he is the head of his wife, just as Christ is the head and Savior of the church, His body. This reflects a God-ordained leadership marked by love, sacrifice, and service.
When we are blessed to have a good dad—someone we can always lean on, who is there through thick and thin, a loving husband and grandfather—it’s a gift we should cherish. Good fathers are rare in a world where many men are self-centered, irresponsible, or abusive, neglecting their responsibilities or hurting their children.
But there are many fathers—a dad who plays catch, teaches you how to drive, helps you learn to handle challenges like a flat tire, or simply shows what it means to be a godly man. Those men have a profound impact that lasts a lifetime.
My dad was such a man. Though we weren’t wealthy, we lived richly through love, family, and making time for each other. He attended my school plays, all owed his granddaughter to play beauty parlor on him, as she pretended to cut and style his hair, and he always made family his priority. Nothing mattered more to him than being there for those he loved.
My second husband shares these values. After nearly 30 years of marriage, he is hardworking kind, considerate, and a strong example of a God-fearing man. He’s always ready to help.
Sometimes, people take their parents and grandparents for granted, caught up in their own lives. They forget how much those men have sacrificed or how deeply they’ve been there for us. But someday, those dads and grandfathers won’t be with us anymore. The time we have with them is precious, and it’s never too late to show appreciation.
Don’t be like the Cat’s in the Cradle song- missed opportunities in family relationships, highlighting the impact of a father’s neglect on both himself and his son.
So today, I encourage you to reach out. Tell your dad, grandpa, or father figure how much they mean to you. A simple “I love you” or “Thank you for everything” can brighten their day and remind them of their importance.
And if your dad has passed on, take a moment to speak to him in your heart and thank him in heaven. Their love and sacrifices stay with us forever.
A Prayer for Fathers
Heavenly Father,
Today we thank You for the men You have placed in our lives—fathers, grandfathers, step fathers and father figures. We are grateful for their love, guidance, and strength.
We ask You to bless them abundantlyfill their hearts with peace, wisdom, and joy. Strengthen the dads who are working hard every day, and remind them how valued they are.
Help all fathers to reflect Your love and to lead their families with kindness and integrity. Protect those who are hurting or struggling, and bless the next generation with good examples of godly men.
We pray for Your grace and favor over all the dads and granddads. May they feel appreciated today and every day. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.
So thank you dad for being a good Christian man, father , husband and example of what a man should be.
Love and Miss You
To my Dad who I was so blessed to have
I love and miss you
Joyful-Echoes 