What Makes A Dad
God took the strength of a mountain,
The majesty of a tree,
The warmth of a summer sun,
The calm of a quiet sea,
The generous soul of nature,
The comforting arm of night,
The wisdom of the ages,
The power of the eagle’s flight,
The joy of a morning in spring,
The faith of a mustard seed,
The patience of eternity,
The depth of a family’s need.
Then God combined these qualities;
When there was nothing more to add,
He knew His masterpiece was complete,
And so, He called it—Dad.
Author Unknown
As a father is kind to his children, So the Lord is kind
to those who honor Him.
Psalms 103:13
Prayer Service For Father’s Day
Prayer
Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; but his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night. He is like a tree planted by streams of water, that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither. In all that he does, he prospers.
Psalm 1:1-3
From the Bible….
Listen to me your father, O children; and act accordingly, that you may be kept in safety. For the Lord honored the father above the children, and he confirmed the right of the mother over her sons. Whoever honors his father stones for sins, and whoever glorifies his mother is like one who lays up treasure. Whoever honors his father will be gladdened by his own children, and when he prays he will be heard. Whoever (reveres) his father will have long life, and whoever obeys the Lord will refresh his mother; he will serve his parents as his masters.
Sirach 3:1-7
Lord, may your Word be a lamp unto our feet,
And a light upon our path.
Intercessions
Heavenly Father, we thank you for the gift of our father and pray that you would grant him wisdom, health, success, long life, and joy in his family.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Heavenly Father, we pray for all Christian fathers, that you would draw them ever closer to Jesus.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Heavenly Father, help us to honor our father this day and every day.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Passing the Cup
Pray the Lord’s Prayer followed by a silent meditation listening to the song, “Love Without End, Amen,” by George Strait or “Father’s Eyes,” by Amy Grant or your favorite.