Father's Day

There are several types of people when it comes to Father's Day.

There are those who grew up with "the best dad in the world." You know, the guy who was always there, gave great advice, taught the children everything they knew, and became (or will become) the best grandpa in the world.

There are those who grew up with a nightmare of a father. One who struggled with addictions, didn't know how to love, hurt the child physically, emotionally or sexually, etc.

There are those who grew up without a father. Either they don't know who their father is or their father left before they were born. Or, their father died early in their childhood and they never had a chance to get to know him.

There are those who grew up with a dad who was neither great nor horrible. Just your average dad. Maybe he worked a lot, or just had a distant personality. Maybe he was a great person but didn't know how to really invest in his kids' lives. Or maybe he spoiled his kids and they grew up thinking their dad should always take care of them.

Regardless of which of these categories - or any other - you fall into, tomorrow is a day set aside to honor "dad". If you don't think you have a "dad" to honor, you're wrong. There is a Father who loves you more than you could ever imagine - enough to die for you! He is a Father to the fatherless. He is perfect love, compassion, grace, truth, strength and more - all rolled up into one immeasurable package. He is there for you no matter what time it is, no matter how far you've run, or how badly you've messed up. He's there cheering you as you journey through life, and there to comfort you when you are hurting. He is the picture-perfect Father. The best dad EVER.

The best part of it is - we don't have to set aside one day a year to honor Him. We can honor this Father every minute of every day. Think about what you can "gift" to this Father. Your praise. Your obedience. Your trust. Your whole heart, mind, and strength. Your entire being. Maybe tomorrow, the best gift you could give Him is complete surrender to Him. Find a way to say "Happy Father's Day" to your eternal Father - not just tomorrow - but every day.