To All Fathers

To all those fathers who never became that because of single status, infertlity or other circumstances and to who this day is no more than another day you can't identify with;
I wish you love, belonging, hope and God's goodness even on this day.
To you fathers who are estranged from your children and to all you who are estranged from your fathers;
I wish you forgiveness and reconciliation.
To all fathers who have lost children by miscarriage, stillbirth or abortion,
I wish you God's comfort, peace and compassion, especially on this day.
To all fathers who are now separated from your children because the system has failed you and your children;
I wish you swift and happy reunions and on this day, God's comfort and peace.
To all who are remembering abusive fathers on this day,
I wish you peace, healing and God's power to let go.
To all who don't know who your fathers are;
I wish you answers, hope, and God's healing.
To all you single fathers who face the huge challenge of parenting without a partner and trying to be father and mother to your children;
I wish you all of God's grace, power, resources and support in your challenging job.
To all fathers who are going through the nightmare of a missing loved one on this day also;
I wish you answers, justice, resources and that your loved ones will be brought back home to you.
To all fathers who are away from home from your families because of military service or other assignments;
I wish you and your families God's peace and presence and swift reunions.
To all fathers who have children serving in the military, in law enforcement or other such assignments or who have lost children to service in any of these;
I thank you for your service to your country and thank you to your loved one!
To all fathers who have lost children to accidents, illness, even suicide or murder;
I wish all of God's comfort, peace and compassion but especially on this particular day.
To all fathers faced with the challenges of raising children with special needs or who have special needs yourselves;
I wish you all the guidance, support, resources, and assistance you need to carry out your difficult assigments.
To al, warror fathers who are fighting on in causes especially those related to the situations of your children or other family members;
I wish you all of God's power, grace, and stamina, vision and boldness to continue to fight the good fight!
To all fathers who are missing or unidentified;
May you, by the grace of God, be returned home to your families, friends and communities where each of you is much loved and missed!
To all fathers who are seeking to be the best you can be to your families, friends and communities through it all;
May God give you all the grace, support, vision and stamina to do your jobs.
To all those who aspire to be fathers someday,
I wish you the granting of your desire and that you will, someday, raise responsible, effective, positive, happy children who love God.
To all fathers who have gone ahead of us into eternity and are missed and loved;
Rest in peace in God's hands!
To my biological dad and to my late stepfather;
Rest in peace in God's hands!