Making Sure My Kids Know a Father's Love

The son does not receive the love of the Father because he deserves it, because his life merits it, or because his respectful living has earned it. The Father’s love is unmerited, undeserved, and unearned. It is extravagant, unconditional and freely given.

We do know that these loving fathers are the ones who are really contributing to the strengthening of family life, thus greatly assisting in the decrease in criminal activities. These are the fathers who know that the "good old days" were not all that good, and that to maintain a healthy family life requires one to take a new look at the way we do things. The habits and traditions of the "good old days" did very little to strengthen families. We often think of a mother’s love in colorful, warm, and tender terms; but we are reluctant to do the same for fathers. It was God’s design for a father’s love to complement a mother’s love. I think a lot of us have based our perception of who God the Father is on our earthly experiences.

In fact, research indicates that the closer a girl is to her father, the more delayed puberty will be for her and the later she will become sexually active. Watching someone we love go through pain is difficult. It’s easy to want them to get over it or toughen up because entering into it with them is painful and awkward. Empathy is hard, but it is a loving response to someone in pain because we are identifying with them. We connect with their pain and communicate that they are not alone.

I think the church would become very radical because when we live secure in our identity as the beloved children of our Daddy, we're not focused on trying to get what we need. We're not focused on that orphan mentality of protecting ourselves anymore, but we're able to love the people around us radically. We're able to be radically generous because we know who our Father is and we know that He provides for us. If the global church experiences the reality that God is a Father who loves us, I think the church would become so radically powerful in love.

I enjoyed a call from my son and daughter-in-law who live on the East Coast and was able to be with my wife and my two other sons. This song has not proved controversial in the same way that “In Christ Alone,” has, but that does not mean this second approach isn’t in danger of imbalance. The danger with this approach is that if we are not careful, we can end up portraying Christ as a Son who merely submits passively to the will of the Father. Elizabeth Berry (she/her) is the digital editorial assistant for Woman’s Day, where she covers seasonal recipes, holiday gift ideas, and other lifestyle topics for the website. "Many a man wishes he were strong enough to tear a telephone book in half — especially if he has a teenage daughter."

"Behind every great daughter is a truly amazing dad." "I don't have to prepare to be wrapped around my daughter's finger. I have been wrapped around her little finger since the day she plopped out into this world." "A little girl giggles when she is denied an ice-cream by her mother. She knows Daddy will get her some later." "The smile of a daughter is the secret purpose of every father." "The most admirable thing GODLOVE ever has to be a father protecting his daughter." "All my life's problems have just one simple solution — a hug from my daughter."

God’s wonderful blessings to you and your family this Father’s Day. These quotes are the perfect way to tell your dad "I love you," whether it's on June 19, or just because. After all, dads deserve just as much love and admiration on any given Tuesday as they do on their special day.

"When I come home, my daughter will run to the door and give me a big hug, and everything that's happened that day just melts away." When we encounter His love, it is an experiential and felt thing. That could be being filled with a rush of peace or experiencing Him in your emotions. God interacts with many of us through our hearts and our feelings. Sarah’s family was radically transformed when her parents encountered the love of God in her teen years.

Among whom we all once lived in the passions of our flesh, carrying out the desires of the body and the mind, and were by nature children of wrath, like the rest of mankind. Think for a moment about the power of being loved and accepted by God. This is not a story of someone being rejected by God because they blew it. It is a story of an ever loving, always accepting Father.

You can describe a special moment in your life where you felt thankful your dad was there for you or touch on a valuable lesson he taught you that made you into a stronger individual. These quotes for dad are especially greet in greeting cards, whether you’re looking for a special message for his birthday, Christmas, or another holiday. Perhaps a special message for his birthday, Christmas, or Valentine’s Day? Or are you looking for a simple reminder of your love to share with him simply because he’s your dad? No matter the occasion, dad and daughter quotes can help make your note extra special.