The weather directed my swirling thoughts: sunshine, an evening cry of rain, and a likely powerful storm -all mirroring scenarios of a fathers’ influence or legacy.

I couldn’t stop the pondering of how many different people are affected by this day….

The ‘naturally’ great fathers, that were blessed by a similar example.

The great fathers that fought for what they had lacked in an example.

The children of absent or abusive fathers.

The many who have lost their fathers, regardless of whether they were great or not.

The ‘average’ fathers, fighting too hard, to be something, that they already are.

The fathers who never got to be one.

The fathers who didn’t have the choice.

Woman who are living without a father to their children, physically or emotionally.

Those anticipating being a father or their spouse being one.

Those watching their father physically decline.

I have had “fathers” of neglect, abuse and I have had “fathers” of great example, as well! (Yes, blood runs deep, but it is not what ultimately affects our lives.)

I’ve also had the rare privilege of getting to know my father/daddio; yes, later in life than I would have chosen, however, I can see now, how all things worked together. He was there, exactly when I needed him.

And in fact, when I look back, he gave me exactly what I needed.

Whoever you are and however fatherhood has, or is currently, affecting you, have faith that it is all as it should be.

As difficult or as wonderful, we posses all that we need to press on!

Like the weather today, we have the sunshine! We have most loving Father with an immense pride in/for us that we cannot fathom. He shines on us everyday.

Like the rain, He feels our sorrows, understands our grief and most importantly, sees our tears.

Like the storms, He is with us through every one! Upholding us and parting the waters for us!

There was a time that I questioned all this, but I can promise you that He most certainly has all of these details handled! He is a miracle worker!

We can press on, in thankfulness, in hopefulness or in rest! Wherever you’re at and whatever is needed!

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