Shortly after returning from church, my wife and I were greeted by our children and grandchildren. 

On a day of warm summer breezes, bright sunshine and a few lazy clouds, we celebrated Fathers’ Day. 

We enjoyed a beautiful day together filled with the sounds of children’s laughter. What a delight to watch the family enjoy the simple pleasures that God has given us!

After everyone had gone home, I reflected on the day. I realised that over the years, I had never thought of making our heavenly Father part of our family celebration. 

Next year, I will suggest a new tradition—that we attend church together as part of our celebration. What a gift that would be for our Father in heaven and for our entire family!

Prayer: Dear heavenly Father, guide us through our lives. Help us to recognise the ways you have blessed us so that we can praise you every day, as we pray, 

‘Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.’