A Father's Day Post: The Greatest Father of All

            Father’s Day has never been a fun time for me. As a child with divorced parents, my dad was never really around much. My stepdad was there, but he could never really fulfill the father role as a whole either. My dad later came into the picture, but still there was something missing. It felt like neither one of these men could truly fill the father shoes.

Because of all of this, I grew up always feeling fatherless.

            Buying cards for Father’s Day was incredibly difficult. Sentimental cards with messages like, “Thanks for always being there for me!” were out of the question. Generic cards that just said, “Happy Father’s Day” didn’t seem like enough. Even if I found a card, what was I supposed to write then? I was completely lost.

How was I supposed to buy a card for my father(s) when I felt like I never had one?

The answer was closer than I thought.

It took me a while to understand that I did indeed have a father. In fact, I had the same father as everyone else in the world and He has always been there for me from before I was even born.

God, the greatest Father of all.

If I could buy a Father’s Day card for God, I would. I’m not exactly sure what it would say, but it would be the most heartfelt card I could find. At least I know that God knows how grateful I am for Him in my heart because every time I felt that I was fatherless, He made sure I had a father to turn to, the Father.

After I realized this, I realized something else. I wasn’t fatherless at all. In fact, I had three! God, who was always there for me; my stepdad, who always tried his best for me even though we aren’t biologically related; and my dad, whose here for me now and whom I have to thank for bringing me into this world.

Ever since I’ve realized this, Father’s Day has been a lot easier for me. I just always look for a Father’s Day card that speaks the truth on how thankful I am and whatever is missing I fill in myself.

To my dad and stepdad:

I am so grateful God has brought both of you into my life. You are each blessings in your own way.

I know I have you both for a specific reason. Separately, you each fill one of the father shoes. Together, you fulfill the role of a father as a whole. That’s why I need both of you in my life.

Please never forget how important you each are to me. I never want to be without either of you.

I love you two so much.

Always,

Your daughter

Happy Father’s Day!