Heavenly Father
we thank You for the gift of earthly fathers, whom You have appointed to reflect Your own steadfast love and care. Bless the men in our families and our churches and here in Lordsbook. Grant them the wisdom to lead with humility, the strength to protect with courage, and the grace to point their children faithfully toward You.
Comfort those who are grieving their fathers today, and be a close and present Father to those who lack one on earth. May the fathers in our community grow in knowledge of You, finding their ultimate identity in Christ, the perfect Son and the perfect Father's image.
In Jesus' name, Amen.