Fathers

As a father has compassion on his children,
    so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him;
 for he knows how we are formed,
    he remembers that we are dust                                                                                                              Psalm 103:13-15

I was recently interviewed by church staff for a Father’s Day video piece for our upcoming Sunday service. The idea that came to my mind was the concept of being a husband. Yes, not all husbands are fathers, but the concept holds true.

The word husband is defined as “a married man considered in relation to his wife”. The other meaning, the word husbandry, is more general. That one says “using resources wisely, economically”. Similar words used to describe “husband” are: conserve, preserve, save, safeguard, etc.”

I think that a father is one who sets an atmosphere of safety. He provides protection, and an opportunity for safe growth for his children. He becomes the “greenhouse” for protected growth for the young plants (children) under his care.

I like the idea of being that safe and nurturing place for my children. Yes, they are now mature adults themselves and are now launching their own children. However, fathers are always fathers, and they care for their children now matter how old they are.

I concluded the video with the thought, “If my kids are happy, I’m happy”.

Yep, that about sums it up.  

Prayer: Lord, what a blessing you have given to me of being a father! Amen