I’ve written Father’s Day articles for many years. While thinking about the article for this Sunday, I came across an article that my daughter, Ronny, wrote in 2005 for her church bulletin.

It’s better than anything that I’ve written or could think of. I have her permission to use it.

Happy Father’s Day…

…to the fathers who work 40 plus hours per week to house, feed, clothe and educate their children, and on top of that, give hours of their time in service to their church and community. May your diligent example echo for generations to come and urge many others into lives of service.

…to the men who have jumped off of the corporate ladder, realizing that the money they made was nothing compared to the moments they missed. May you experience the overflowing blessings of God for your commitment to your family.

…to the dads who had the wisdom to draw boundary lines for their children and the courage to maintain those boundaries. Remember that the best guards are placed around the most valuable treasures. May you be strengthened in your God-ordained position.

…to the men who, for a season or for a lifetime, have found room in their hearts and in their homes to care for someone else’s child. May you reap bountifully from your giving.

…to the fathers who are waiting for their prodigals to come home, or for those whose child has preceded them to our Heavenly home. May you find continual comfort from the Holy Spirit of our God.

…to the dads who, at times, were called to also fulfill the role of Mom. This included my own husband who spent nearly a year cleaning up after I suffered the effects of chemotherapy, taking care of our four young children and keeping up with his job. He has never, ever, even in the midst of our most “lively conversations” brought up all the sacrifices that he’s made. May he one day see in himself what I see in him daily.

… and, finally, Happy Father’s Day to the men who have been diligent to train their children in the ways of our Lord. May you find great joy in watching the seeds that you’ve planted bear much fruit.

Men like these may never see their names in lights or as the byline of a best-seller, but no earthly achievements would make me respect them more. They are men of integrity.  They do the right thing just because it’s the right thing to do, and I believe that all of heaven applauds them.

If you have any questions or comments, please write Harold Keller at Get High on Life, P.O. Drawer U, Reserve, LA 70084, call 985-652-8477 or email hkeller@comcast.net.