This One is for Dads

Many of you know that my father died a few weeks back. I can't brag about him enough. He was my hero. One of the short little conversations that we had in the last few days included me saying this: Dad, thanks for loving me so well that it made it easy to understand how my Heavenly Father loves me.

I can't think of a higher purpose in being a dad.

As I reflect on what it is about my dad that paved that way, I am reminded of the fact that it was never grand things - but rather consistent, daily things that assured me that I was loved and secure in his love. I never had to prove anything to him, but He always encouraged me to do my best. He forgave me when I messed up. He applauded me when I did well. He talked to others about me in ways that I knew that he loved me. He sat with me when I was sick. He biked with me when I was healthy. He taught me how to work by working beside me. He modeled to me how to make self sacrifices for those he loved and those he didn't even know.

Dad's, let your kids look into your eyes and see the kind of love that you have for them be a reflection of the love their heavenly Father has for them.