The Love of a Father

 


This is still one of my favorite pictures for Father's Day.  This is my husband and our oldest.  We were brand new parents, fumbling our way through our days the best we knew how.  Our baby boy adored his Daddy.  (He still does.)  The pacifier was tossed aside, unneeded in this moment.  All Stephen needed was his Dad.  His Father was enough.  Following our baby boy's eyes and hands, we can see that he's studying this special man.  And do you see Dad's expression toward his son?  It's pure love and delight.  He'd do anything for his child.  

Dads, 

The look in your eyes, 

the touch of your hand, 

the provisions of your labor, 

the word of encouragement spoken, 

the protection in your arms, 

the love in your heart, 

the hope you carry,

and the way you lead- 

You make all the difference!  

Take your heavenly Father's hand, as your little ones grab ahold of yours.


Happy Father's Day!

"How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God!" 1 John 3:1

"The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves.  He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you., but will rejoice over you with singing."  Zephaniah 3:17

(357) Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus - YouTube

"Turn your eyes upon Jesus
Look full in His wonderful face
And the things (the thing) of earth will grow strangely dim
In the light of His glory and grace"

-Helen Howarth Lemmel

(357) Dan Bremnes - Hold You Tight (Official Lyric Video) - YouTube

(357) Selah - How Deep The Father's Love For Us [with lyrics] - YouTube

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