On Father's Day, we celebrate and give thanks to the fathers in our life. But I am also reminded of the orphaned children, those whose father had passed and those who can not be a father.
A prayer for the fatherless and the childless:
Our heavenly Father, today we come into your presence and give thanks for you are our perfect Father. You have lavished on us, and you called us your children. Your compassion for us is beyond what this world will know and understanding. I pray for all of us whose earthly father is not with us anymore or who can not be a father themselves. I pray that on a day where we see families gather in celebration, that you will comfort us with your Fatherly presence. That we will know and experience deeply your embrace, your encouragement and your fatherly counsel. Lord God, help us to look beyond what we have lost or do not have but help us to know you are truly all we need. You are my everything. May we know joy and security in you that testify to your perfect love.
Thank you, Father, for my life. Thank you for everything you have given me. Thank you for the journey you are leading me through.
To our God and Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen.