Here in the Northern hemisphere, today is the longest day of the year. At least in daylight hours. Yep, that means the days start getting shorter starting tomorrow. It’s funny how some people hate to hear that. So, of course, that means I’ve gotta say it every year. Because I’m designed that way. No gettin’ around it.
This longest day of the year, in 2021, is a model of synchronization.
Not only is it the Summer Solstice, but it’s also Father’s Day. My Dad has been in Heaven for the past 35 Father’s Days. So, it’s sort of a moot holiday for me. AND it’s the birthday of my younger brother I haven’t seen in about a dozen years. Yeah, June 20, especially this year, is just sort of weird.
So, if your dad is still around, be sure to let him know how much he means to you. And if there’s a rift between you, do your best to reconcile. This life goes by way too fast to leave it all to chance. And if you’re like me, with no dad to send a card to or call, then I hope you have the peace that passes all understanding in your heart. The peace and love that can only come from the original, one, true, living, loving Father of us all. And with Him, every day is..
Our Father’s Day
We have eyes and ears, a heart and mind.
If we truly seek, God’s not hard to find.
As we leave this broken world behind,
Only His Truth and Love are the ties that bind.
We have hours or days or weeks or years
To be reconciled from our hopeless fears.
Think of this before your last day appears…
Only a loving God wipes away your tears.
He gives life and love and light.
Only He makes all things right.
And we’re here, so we should say…
Every day’s our Father’s Day.
With each day our daily bread…
Every thought that’s in our head…
Should illuminate the Way
Every day’s our Father’s Day.
We can see design upon His land…
Even in an unborn baby’s hand,
And when life is not the way we planned,
Only a living God helps us understand.
repeat chorus
© 2010 Tony Funderburk
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