In celebration of GREAT Dads everywhere!

Today makes me think of all the GREAT men that have contributed to my life.  These men have made many sacrifices on my behalf and I am grateful!  I am grateful for their integrity, courage, compassion, wisdom, and love.  I found some verses I wanted to share with you about the men in our lives, both present and past, that we celebrate today. 

Me, my Dad, and our dog Smokey 1983

A Father's Integrity~

I know, my God, that You examine our hearts and rejoice when You find integrity there.  1 Chronicles 29:17   A righteous man who walks in his integrity - How blessed are his sons after him. Proverbs 20:7 

 A Father's Courage~

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.  Joshua 1:9 

A Father's Compassion~

Just as a father has compassion on his children, So the Lord has compassion on those who fear Him.  Psalm 103:13 
A Father's Wisdom~
I guide you in the way of wisdom and lead you along straight paths.  When you walk, your steps will not be hampered; when you run, you will not stumble.  Hold on to instruction, do not let it go; guard it well, for it is your life. Proverbs 4:11-13  The father of one who is right with God will have much joy.  He who has a wise son will be glad in him.  Proverbs 23:24 
 A Father's Love~
Love is patient, love is kind.  It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.  It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.  Love does not delight in evil
but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.  Love never fails.  1 Corinthians 13:4-8 

~Especially For My Dad and Husband~

Grandchildren are the crown of grandparents, and parents are the glory of their children. Proverbs 17:6

Anyone can be a Father, but it takes someone special to be a Dad.

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 ~To the Father on My Children~

A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in his holy dwelling.  God sets the lonely in families... Psalm 68:5

You can find more scriptures about Fatherly character in this link "Father's Day Bible Verses".