This month we pay a special tribute to fathers. Like many of you, I have always felt mine the best in the world. Growing up, our dad seemed stronger and smarter than anyone. He could construct, repair, or unravel anything. As Kay and I grew older, the nature of our breaks and spills changed, but dad’s steady perspective on the things that matter has remained constant.
We also understand just how blessed we were to have been raised in a household where the most frequent sounds were laughter, music and prayer. We see our parent’s long, healthy lives as a precious, fragile gift from God. We dare not take them for granted.
My prayer is that each of you will spend time with your fathers, or spend the day recalling wonderful memories of them. Sadly, not everyone’s memories of an earthly father will be good, but we ALL have our constant, adoptive Father whose love and care are beyond good. For you, I pray that He will use others to make Sunday especially meaningful this year.
We love you!
Janet
FAITHFUL FATHER
I know I don’t surprise You, You’ve known me from the start
My failures and successes, well, Lord, You’ve seen them all
Despite my resolutions, still I stumble now and then
But You remain just like You’ve always been
Faithful, unchangeable, ever present help when I’m in need
Counselor, Lord, You’re a wonderful, patient, loving Father to me
In a world lost in uncertainty, I am sure You’ll always be
An ever faithful Father, an ever faithful Father to me
And like a child who reaches for things best left alone
And learns, too late, the Father really knew best all along
You held my hand in sorrow, You helped me to believe
You simply promised You would always be
Faithful, unchangeable, ever present help when I’m in need
Counselor, Lord, You’re a wonderful, patient, loving Father to me
In a world lost in uncertainty, I am sure You’ll always be
An ever faithful Father, an ever faithful Father to me
Words and Music by Janet Paschal. All rights reserved.