Fathers and father figures

Sunday 18th June 2023 is Father's Day here in the UK. We want to honour some of our Dads and encourage ALL men to demonstrate the Father's heart. So we approached a few of our grown-up sons and daughters to talk about how fathers or father-figures inspired them to live lives full of faith.It was a struggle editing this one because every single contribution moved me. I reckon many of you will have the same reaction. Whether you have children or not, who wouldn't want to leave a legacy like these?You may find yourself measuring your fathers against what you hear but please be gracious. Only our Heavenly Father excels at everything.Just in case you feel this isn’t for you because you’re not a father or you’re hurting because you can’t be a father, wait until I come back with an important message for ALL of you. My heart for this episode was to have a contribution from a particular young man who doesn’t have a present dad in his life, but who has found a father figure to look up to. I asked him but he declined. Why? Because he hasn’t found one in this community. He’s a fine young man walking in his faith but if this saddens you as it does me.. 
Maybe you could advocate for the fatherless?Why not take someone along with you to watch the football or play a game of pool?Or just find out their name, say hello and take an interest in them.
Let’s aspire that every young person can one day talk about father figures who God has used to inspire them, just like those we’re hearing from here. Here's what our young adults said their Dads have demonstrated: Being quick to forgive & slow to anger A servant heart The value of worship Constancy & prioritisation of faith Patience & grace Having a heart of generosity
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