Dear Friends in Christ -
The following prayer for fathers, offered at worship today, was written by our own Guy Beardsley. May it continue to bless our dads, brothers, mentors and others. Please share it with the men you love.
Faithfully,
Janet+
Almighty God, Father of us all, on this Fathers Day, we thank you for fathers, and we pray that you help us to remember King Solomon's wise declaration "that children are an inheritance from the Lord." Please guide us fathers to conduct our lives so that we: combine your guidance with understanding; observe your values and standards with compassion; balance our emotions with logic; practice exemplary conduct; work together in family activities; show respect and leadership sprinkled with a sense of humor; be protective without being overbearing; give encouragement and praise when appropriate; remember that laughter is sometimes the best medicine; and that we love and honor each family member. Amen.
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