Everyone has a father, regardless of where he is at. Some peoples fathers have passed away and other have simply drifted away, while other people have fathers who are there to support and love them.
My earthly father passed away years ago and after that I was blessed with a grandfather who not only allowed me to live with him for awhile but also was, and still is, a father figure to me. I have a grandfather who considers me his son and for that I am blessed. The ironic part in that situation is the fact that I am his namesake too. Also, my middle name means "Gift from God"... and he has told me several times that I am like the son he never had. It is funny how things work out. I honestly do not believe that their are any events in life that are unplanned or unexpected. I think that for everything there is a reason.
I also have a wonderful step-father who I respect and love just as if he was my fleshly father. He has accepted me into his home and his heart just as if I were his own son, and once again, for this I am thankful. I feel blessed beyond words for the people that I have in my life, especially when it comes to father-figures.
I also have other wonderful grandfathers who I admire for what they have taught me over the years.
Next and foremost, I would like to address the one who has always been there for me as a father. A father that has never been angry at me for something that I did not deserve. A father that never holds anything against me. A father that forgives me for whatever I do, no matter how bad, simply when I ask him. He actually puts it as far away as the east is from the west. I want to mention the Father that saved my soul, the Father that brought me out of a life of sadness and sorrow. I want to thank and honor my Father, God. My Abba Father.
So, if you have a father that is still living take a moment to tell them that you love and respect them. If you have a father who has passed on, or a father that has drifted away, find the person in your life that has been a father-figure for you and let them know how you feel. Show them the respect that they deserve.
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Also, in my fathers day note I would like to state that one day I hope to be blessed with the honor of being called father. I think this would be one of life's most rewarding and awesome experiences that a man could ask for.
