One of the primary tasks of the Lord Jesus Christ is to lead us to a right relationship with His Father.
In fact, Jesus is the exact representation of His Father, even though that is not how our Father has often been presented by the church world. Our Father God is approachable and accessible.I have loved Jesus from day one. But like many of you, it has taken me some time to learn that our Abba Daddy God is a good, good Father. I have grown and changed a lot over the years. The singular most outstanding change, that continues to this day, is the transformational internal working of the Holy Spirit in my heart and soul. It all stems from believing that our Father really is a Good, Good Father. He really, really is!
This Is My Father’s World
As you know, I love to sing, and I love the anchor that the old hymns provide. For Father’s Day, let me share with you lyrics from a cherished old hymn called, “This Is My Father’s World,” composed by Maltbie Davenport Babcock and published in 1901.
This is my Father’s world,
And to my listening ears
All nature sing, and round me rings
The music of the spheres.
This is my Father’s World:
I rest me in the thought
Of rocks and trees, of skies and seas;
His hand the wonders wrought.
This is my Father’s world,
The birds their carols raise,
The morning light, the lily white,
Declare their Maker’s praise.
This is my Father’s world,
He shines in all that’s fair;
In the rustling grass I hear him pass;
He speaks to me everywhere.
This is my Father’s world,
O let me ne’er forget
That though the wrong seems oft so strong,
God is the ruler yet.
Why should my heart be sad?
The Lord is King; let the heavens ring!
God Reigns; let the earth be glad!
Do you hear Him speaking to you now? He is waiting to have a moment with you. Lean in a bit and you will hear more than words. You will hear the sound of love beating in His heart just for you. He is your journey’s beginning, and He is your journey’s end.
A Prayer of Blessing on Father’s Day
“In the amazing name of Jesus, I declare that God is Good all the time and that all things work together for good. I declare that something good is just about to happen in your life. His voice is drawing near to you and to your family. You will find even greater delight than you have ever found before in the loveliness of His brilliant presence. On this Father’s Day, may you be blessed. May you find favor and may you experience increase. May the Lord protect you from evil and keep you from temptation and from harm. I declare that Our Father’s Blessing is upon you in Jesus’ name and you will never be the same. Amen and Amen!”