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Malachi 1:6, A son honors his father, and a servant his master.  If then I am the Father, where is My honor?  If I am the Master, where is my reverence? Says the Lord of Hosts

My friend, D. C. Adkisson wrote the other day a very nice tribute about his father for Father’s Day.  It made me reflect on my father.  It is always more fun to remember the good things, the fun things that happened when one was growing up.  It was always fun to pull a prank on Dad; he was easy.  Usually the prank made all of us laugh.  He taught me a lot as I observed him – much of it was unlearned very quickly after I got married!  He was not good at all about communicating his feelings, but he enjoyed my sister and me and our families being home; his love for us and his grandchildren was understood.  I suppose each of us would like to have moments back in order to say things to our fathers that need to be said; I would. 

I enjoy being with my family so much.  There have been a lot of great memories to reflect on.  Thankfully, we have been able to remain a part of our daughters’ families and enjoy what they are involved with.  Family must be a priority!

We have a heavenly Father who desires to fellowship with His children.  I imagine that “desire” is not a strong enough word.  Yes, He knows our every thought and word.  But He wants us to tell Him about our joys and our sorrows.  He desires an intimate relationship through prayer, reading His Word, and through the lives we live.   To “honor” someone is to treat them with great significance.  Our Heavenly Father wants His children to treat Him with great significance.  We do that by thinking before we act or being slow to say something and being slow to anger.  It means giving our very best to Him rather than what ever is “leftover”.  Dr. David Jeremiah states, “When people give less than their best, they deceive themselves by thinking He will blindly accept their token offerings.”  I encourage you to give your very best to God this day!

If you are able, give your father a big hug when you can and share something you remember about him.   But, do not forget your Heavenly Father.  Take some time to tell Him your love for Him.  Remember the things He has done that you, treasure in your heart those things you are thankful for.

To you fathers – Happy Father’s Day.

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