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"Children are a gift from God, a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb is His reward..." |
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A Father’s Hands Written By: Angela
Michael June 2015
Of all the apps out there, think about all those things a father’s
hands do day to day. Emotions fill your eyes and silly grievances melt
away as you hold his hands in yours. Those hands may have held a newborn
baby or two or three (in our case thirteen), helping bring life into the
world. Those hands may have held and calmed you down a time or two in
gentleness and love; never anger. They have faithfully worked to earn a
living. Those hands have played , tickled or changed a few diapers (in
our case over 100,000). They have mowed grass, painted a tree house, and
tied another knot until payday. With nerves of steel and superhero
strength, those hands helped navigate a teenager or two or three or
thirteen through life’s rocky passages and driver’s education
(whereas mom would rather give birth on a crowded bus.) Those hands have
retrieved many a five year old’s critters and sworn never to tell Mom
how they got in. They also rescued that five year old from the swimming
pool when she drifted a little farther, and Dad had to jump in clothes
and all. Those hands dried many a tear and held you in the soft
comforting arm of night and quieted your fears. Those hands have fixed
many a broken toy, window, and heart. Those hands have reached out and
helped others. Yes, the wrinkled hands and roughness are worn as a badge
of honor for the urban battlefields they fought and conquered. And when
minor infractions threaten my peace, I just look at those hands and I
feel blessed. Psalms 1:1-2: “Blessed
is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in
the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers. But his delight is in
the law of the Lord and on his law he meditates day and night.”
On this day of honor, we say “Thank You Dad; And if your father
is less than perfect, it might be a good time to forgive his
shortcomings. If he is your “hero”, it might be time to
really acknowledge him. Happy
Father’s Day! |
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