A Father’s Day Prayer

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places. (Ephesians 1:3)

How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! (1 John 3)

Dear Father in heaven,

On this Father’s Day, we thank you for your great love shown to us
in the death and resurrection of your Son, Jesus Christ.
We praise you that by your Holy Spirit, we can call you 'Father'.

We thank you this day for all fathers, grandfathers and godfathers.
We pray that each will come to know Jesus as Saviour and Lord.
By your grace, may they hunger for your word, grow in faith and desire to make Christ known.
Give each one courage and love, energy and perseverance
as they serve their families, churches and communities.

And, heavenly Father, we pray today for those who mourn.
Children who mourn the loss of their fathers by death or separation;
fathers who mourn their children.
In the midst of their grief, may each find comfort and true hope in your fatherly care.

We ask these things through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen.

Footsteps for Future Generations

This collection of essays and wisdom from Christian grandparents and those influenced by them will inspire and encourage grandparents to embrace our unique opportunity with purpose and passion: that of leaving the generations following us the legacy of faith in Jesus. These believers from various backgrounds and viewpoints share their triumphs, tips and troubles in this important book, which has grown out of the tide-turning National Grandparent Movement.

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