Make It A Happy Father's Day Poem by Loyd C Taylor Sr

Author’s notes:
For the dear ones who say they just can’t love their dads, I remind you that Jesus taught that we are to love our neighbor as ourselves and to even love our enemies. Our father may fit into the enemy category. God knew that and still commands us to love him.

It saddens my heart to know that there have been so many neglectful, abusive, selfish fathers in this old world; for this, I am troubled and ashamed. My heart goes out to all of those who have never known a father’s love. When I hear their stories, a part of me wants to scream at the dads and set them straight. And I want to take all those children in my arms and try to give them what their dad did not. I can understand the hurt and anger. However, two wrongs don’t make a right. He may have been a terrible dad, but that doesn’t mean you have to be a terrible child. Hate will not hurt him as much as it will hurt you.

God gave this commandment not because He wished to force something upon us to hurt us. No! He knew it was the right thing to do. I often have seen one act of love and kindness lead to many more from the opposite direction. In so many cases, a child reaching out to a not-so-great father has opened up a world of communication and had begun the necessary steps for reconciliation and healing.

For the hurting, disappointed child, think about it. Honor your father, not because I said so, but because God commands it. Let God punish the evil doers, and believe you me, they will not go unnoticed by God. Let change begin with you!

For all of those men who have tried and are still seeking to be a good dad, may I take this time to say thank you and to wish you a very happy Father’s Day.

For those men who have failed in their roles as fathers, I ask that you start today. Don’t wait on your children; reach out and in true humility and ask for forgiveness and a chance to start over.

For all the children, let’s honor out fathers today! Go ahead and make it a happy Father’s Day!