Happy Father's Day

Greetings,

This past Sunday Jorge and I went to my  father-in-law's house and enjoyed an afternoon with him and several other families who gathered together  for Father's Day.  We celebrated all the "Pops," which is what Jorge calls his dad, and shared a meal, gave gifts, and recalled fond memories.  Jorge's earliest recollection of his Pops was as a choking four-year-old.   His dad gave him the Heimlich before it was even called the Heimlich, and literally saved his life! (It's a fond memory because Jorge is around to tell it).  Most importantly, we expressed gratitude for the six amazing dads who were there.

Later that night before I went to sleep I thought about my heavenly Father.  He is the best Father ever, after all, so I thanked Him and told Him, "Happy Father's Day, dear Lord."

This morning I want us all to express our love and gratitude for Him as well.

Thank You for creating the family (Genesis 2:22-24). 

Thank You for loving me no matter what (Romans 8:35).

Thank You for always helping me when I need it (Romans 10:13).

Thank You because You delight in me  (Proverbs 3:11).

Thank You because You are a secure fortress (Proverbs 14:26).

Thank You because You have compassion on me (Psalm 103:13).

Thank you because You are with me wherever I go (Joshua 1:9).

Thank You for forgiving me of my sin and giving me a clean conscience (Hebrews 10:22).  

Thank You because You provide everything I need (Philippians 4:19).

Thank You for guiding me and giving me hope (Psalm 25:5).

Thank You that You calm my fears with Your love (Zephaniah 3:17).

Thank you that when I need a break, when I need to get away from it all, when I am tired, when I am stressed, when I am weak, when I am worried, You cradle me in Your arms and comfort me (Isaiah 66:13).

Amen~

                                                           Three generations of Jorges