A Prayer about the Best Father for Father’s Day

But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt compassion, and ran and embraced him and kissed him. Luke 15:20

Good and Faithful Father,

On this day

when some celebrate their earthly fathers

while some grieve fathers who’ve left this earth

and others long for the presence of a good father,

we thank you that you are a better father even

than this waiting father

in the story of the lost sons (Luke 15:11-32).

You have run to us through your Son;

you have embraced us by his death for our sins;

you have robed us in Christ’s righteousness;

you have kissed us and welcomed us home

because of your extravagant grace.

On this Father’s Day on earth,

let us remember that for those who belong to you,

every day is Father’s Day,

every day is a day to praise and thank you,

our good and glorious Father.

In your precious Son’s name. Amen.

Read Luke 15:11-32.