A Father’s Day Blessing!

Send us Fan MailFather’s Day can hit nerves you didn’t expect. Maybe you feel thankful for a dad who showed up, or maybe you’re carrying the ache of absence, distance, harsh words, or grief. We slow down and make room for all of it, because your story matters and you don’t have to pretend it’s simple.We also wrestle with a big spiritual question: how do we see God when our experience of fatherhood is complicated? Jesus gives us a clearer lens. In John 14:9, he says, “If you’ve seen me, you’ve seen the Father,” so we look at Christ’s compassion, patience, strength, and tenderness as the truest picture of God’s heart. We talk about how many of us unconsciously project our earthly father onto God and how that can make God feel distant, harsh, or absent, even when he isn’t.Then we lean into healing and hope through Scripture: God is a father to the fatherless (Psalm 68:5), close to the brokenhearted (Psalm 34:18), and rich in compassion (Psalm 103:13). We offer a word to dads who are trying, reminding you that your kids don’t need perfection, they need presence. We end with a calming breath, honest reflection questions, and a spoken blessing over you and the fathers in your life. If this encouraged you, subscribe, share it with someone who needs it, and leave a review so more listeners can find it.Support the showRegister for Our Upcoming Live Virtual Meditation Retreat (9/25 & 9/26) here:[email protected] a voicemail question or prayer requests here:(585) 331-3424