Happy Father's Day

Father's Day is a special day in the year set aside to tell our fathers how much we love and appreciate them.  However, I have some friends who can no longer give their fathers a call, hug, or card on Father's Day...because their fathers are no longer walking among us.  Days like today are really hard on them. 

We have Someone, though, Who sees and understands these aches to our hearts.  He has compassion on us...when we are sad, we can cry on His shoulder.  When we need an ear, He will listen to our concerns and not ever leave us feeling like we've said something to someone who isn't able to listen.  He alone can change our hearts and lead us along life's path.  May these verses be a comfort to their hurting hearts...

"Sing to God, sing praise to His name,

extol Him who rides on the clouds

--His name is the Lord--

and rejoice before Him. 

A father to the fatherless,

a defender of widows,

is God in His holy dwelling." 

Psalm 68:4,5

"Praise be to the Lord,

to God our Savior,

Who daily bears our burdens. 

Our God is a God Who saves...": 

Psalm 68:19,20

Lord, be with these dear people today who miss their fathers.  Be their comfort.  Give them Your peace.