Ode: Fatherhood is Grace Bestowed

Fatherhood is priesthood

Daily interceding for family

Before the Father of lights

Virtuous fathers pray without ceasing

 

Fatherhood is responsibility

Providing for own household

Trusting in the Father of all creation

Virtuous fathers are selfless givers 

Fatherhood is service

Raising the next generation

Leaning on eternal truths

Virtuous fathers demonstrate faith 

Fatherhood is shepherding

Guiding own house in the way

Following Christ as pattern

Virtuous fathers are Godly examples 

Fatherhood is leadership

Using farsight and foresight well

Seeing through the lens of Scripture

Virtuous fathers are good stewards 

Fatherhood is partnership

Diligently doing one's part well

Knowing God's part is settled

Virtuous fathers are team players 

Fatherhood is accountability

Living with eternity in mind

Working to please the Master

Virtuous fathers fear God 

Fatherhood is architecture

Building with Godly wisdom

Taking steps to create the future

Virtuous fathers are constructive 

Fatherhood is warfare

Fighting the good fight of faith

Laying hold of victory guaranteed

Virtuous fathers gird on whole armour 

Fatherhood is business

Making every moment count

Gaining every precious soul

Virtuous fathers are soul winners 

Fatherhood is fruitfulness

Forgiven and freely forgiving

Living and loving truth  

Virtuous fathers imitate God 

Fatherhood is priceless

Adding resources to the nation

Maintaining the healthy balance

Virtuous fathers are fit for purpose

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And you qualify

Yes you qualify

Jesus qualified you

And I celebrate you, today and always 

Thank you for fathering well, under God!

With all my love, 

Peace, abundant life, and grace to all fathers and those who love them. Amen and Amen.

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Happy Father's Day!