To My Heavenly Father:
My Father Who is in Heaven, You knew me before anything existed. You knit me together in my mother's womb with a good plan for my life on earth. You still love me though I do not deserve it. You still forgive me although I fail You daily. You still draw near to me even when I try to put distance between us. You know my heart and still choose me anyway. You sent Your Son to die on the cross so that I would never have to know what it is to be without You. You are always a good, loving, merciful, and just Father.
Thank You for taking care of me, for blessing me though I do not deserve it, and for never turning Your back on me. I pray that those who are not close to their earthly fathers feel Your presence, especially on days when fathers are celebrated. I pray that those who did not have fathers who showed up, or fathers who cared, know that You will never abandon or abuse them. I pray that those who need to feel the love and security their earthly fathers cannot provide will find it in Your presence. Thank You, Father, for knowing me and for loving me.
To My Father:
I can honestly say I think of you every day. You are always in my thoughts and on my heart. I don't know how so much distance got between us, and I wish it wasn't so. I wish so badly that I could muster up the courage to call you and hear your voice, but I am always afraid. I wish I wasn't such a disappointment; I hate myself so much for that. I'm sorry I am the way that I am.
I still love you and I miss you. I miss your laugh. I miss how safe I felt when you were around, and I miss your hugs. I wish my kids could experience how amazing you are. I love you, Daddy.
To the Father of My Children:
We're in the thick of it, love. Raising children with you has been an all-consuming task, and although the man I fell in love with and chose to spend my life with has grown and changed, I know your heart remains steadfast. I know your love for me has grown, just as mine has multiplied for you.
I know there are times when it feels like there are miles between us, and we may fall asleep feeling as if we're alone, but nothing could be farther from the truth. There is no one else on this earth I'd rather spend my life with. I'd have a hundred more children with you if I were given the chance! I see how hard you work for our family, and I see how far you go out of your way for others, too. We may not say it often, but we appreciate all that you do to provide for us, all that you sacrifice and go without so that we don't have to.
I know this summer has been difficult for you, and you're taking on more than you're used to. I just want you to know that I am proud of you for stepping up for our family and putting in the extra time. The late nights will come to an end soon, but the example you are setting is lasting. Zeke is learning exactly what it means to be a man who shows up. And because of you, the girls will grow up knowing exactly what a devoted, providing partner looks like, and they will never settle for less. Thank you for sacrificing your summer break for us this year!
I am so in love with you. I hope that I can continue to make myself worthy of your love. I wish I could have given you the moon this Father's Day; you truly deserve it and more. I love you, Danny!
