With Fathers Day just a few days away, I wanted to talk about my Dad. Now my Dad was not there the day I was born, as a matter of fact he was not there until I was almost 6 years old. Let me clarify a bit, my dad is technically my step-dad. In my opinion, that step is the top step, he has gone beyond being a dad and is one of my closest friends. Now that I am in my 30's and a 'step-dad' myself, I have even more respect, admiration and love for him. Growing up, I knew my 'Father' but he was more like a 'Santa clause', he would come around every once in a while, buy me stuff and then leave. I am not going to dwell on that matter, he did what he could and we can leave it at that!!
Now before my dad met my mom, he was a young man that had worked hard and was doing good with his life, he put himself in a position to enjoy his life. So to marry a woman after only a few months of dating was a bit crazy, but to marry a woman with 2 kids was just 'psycho', but he did and now 27 years later they are still married, (although sometime I wonder How or Why !!!!!) and he is no longer just a dad, but a grandpa and even a great-grandpa. See I have aged him well!!!
For those of you who don't know him, let my tell you why he is one of the greatest men walking the earth. Besides taking on the responsibility of 2 kids. Before they were even married, he not once ever looked at either one of us as anything other than his kids. I know that this is only a sentence but this means more than anything, he loved us as if he helped to make us. He has accepted all the issues with being a step-dad, including being there and supporting us when our 'Father' died. I can only imagine the mixed emotions that would be, trying to support your kids why they mourn the loss of someone that you did not like or respect.....
I honestly could go on for hours about how much my dad means to me, how much he has taught me, and how much he teaches me each day. But honestly, the biggest compliment that I can give to him, is the compliment I get from my friends and family. They tell me that I am a great dad / step dad, and this is only because of him. I have watched him love my sister and I un-conditionally for as long as I can remember. He has supported us, when he knew we were dead wrong, he loved us when we did not deserve to be loved, he forgave us when we didn't ask for it, each and everyday, he puts the family before himself.
Now I know that I am blessed to have my dad, and there are many out there who do not have the same relationship with their dad that I had. However, I must tell you that there is a father out there who is a million times better than my dad, he is our Heavenly Father.
Some of you may feel that this is different than having a dad there to watch your baseball games or your cheer routines. Let me tell you, he is watching. Or you might say, yeah but when I have a bad day and I need a hug or words of encouragement, let me tell you that he can provide you with the warmth of a hug that you have never felt before, and your words of encouragement are written in a book he wrote for specifically for you...called the Bible. If you don't belive me, read a chapter, any chapter, read it on a 'good' day and see how you interperate it, read it on a bad day and see how you interperate it. See the same words mean something different each time, he does not just speak to your mind thru his words but to your heart.
As with my dad, I could go on for hours about the times that my 'FATHER' has been there for me, when no one else was, or even could be. Our Father not only forgives us, but forgets the sins that we commit. He not only loves us, but loves us beyond our wildest dreams. When we are sad, he crys for us. When we hurt, he hurts more. When we run from the world he is there to receive us, when we feel that we are alone, he holds our hand. When we succeed, he is the first to congradulate us.
If any of you have not had the opportunity to experience this wonderful relationship....let me tell you that it is never too late, you can begin this relationship today, right now...all you have to do, is say this following statement and ask Jesus into your heart.
God I have tried to do things my way and I have not succeed, I want to do them your way.
I have sinned, I ask you to forgive me for my sins.
I now realize that my life is incomplete without you
Please come into my life, into my heart.
Please guide me to be the person that you created me to be.
I want to be a servant to you.
I want to have a relationship with you.
I LOVE you.
If you have said this prayer for the 1st time, or you are re-dedicating your life to the Lord. Please let me know, I promise that I will never tell another, but I want to pray for you. I am so thankful for each of you.
Remember that Sunday is Fathers Day, so be sure to take the time to thank your earthly fathers and your heavenly Father....
Love
Mick
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I know what you mean about having a dad but not really having a "dad". My parents divorced when I was 2. My sister and I missed out on alot father-son/daughter time. And like you mentioned about your dad mine was nearly nonexistant for most of the early years. Fortunatly I had an uncle that was a godly man and spent some good time with me and did his best to steer me in Gods direction. Long story short, our earthly father is nice to have but our heavenly Father is eternal and worthy of our utmost attention. I will ask my dad (he's not a believer)to come to church with me and lunch afterwards, but I plan to celebrate with my family our Father that gives us more than any dad could possibly give.
Happy Fathers Dad!
P.S. UFC weekend! not the greatest card but still...
I hope Mickey that your dad has an opportunity to read this!! It is such a lovely tribute to your dad. I understand what you mean about the "step". I would not want to be the one to try and explain to the babies the DD is their step-grandpa. It simply would be incomprehensible to them.
What a nice thing to say about David.
It's all true.
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