For Each Precious Dad...A Thank-you Prayer

Happy Father's Day!

(and prayers for God to comfort those who are mourning the loss of 'dad' this year)

 My Dad

My children's Dad

My grandchildren's Dad

Thank-you God, for each of them!

Our Father who art in Heaven

You gave us dads here below

To be an earthly reflection

Of the love that You bestow

Dads, so steady, kind and giving

Strength on which his family banks

Working hard to earn a living

Often without praise or thanks

Our Father who art in Heaven

Bless each precious dad today

Make Your face to shine upon them

As they trust you and obey

Grant them strength, wisdom and patience

Let Your Word direct their thought

Cheer these unsuspecting students

As by a child, they are taught

Our Father who art in Heaven

Comfort those who mourn ‘dear dad’

Pour Your unfailing love on them

As they miss who once they had

Then, help us to love and honour

‘Dearest Daddy’ while we may

So we thank You, Heavenly Father

For each precious dad today

© Janet Martin

Num.6:24-26

“The Lord bless you

    and keep you;
the Lord make his face shine on you
    and be gracious to you;
 the Lord turn his face toward you
    and give you peace.”