Fathers Day

​So yesterday I spent time with my three daughters and grandsons for Father’s Day. We took the boat out and had a great time at the beach. My daughters are 23,19 and 16 and during our boat ride over to the beach, I started thinking back when they were younger and how on Father’s Day they would make these cards and give them to me on Father’s Day.  At that time, those cards were such a blessing for me because I know they set time aside and put so much work into them. The key word in that last sentence is “TIME”. Now the things that are such blessings to me as they are older is the “Time” that we spend together.  As kids get older, they start living their own lives and going in many directions. I appreciate that they still find a way to have time for their Dad. 
As we spent time talking and paying in the water, I enjoyed being able to catch up and hear about what’s going on in their lives these days. It was a blast to hang and what a great day for a Dad with daughters, because we all know little girls love to talk. 
As we were on our way home and everyone was tired, and the grandkids were out like a light, I started thinking about our heavenly Father. Do we set time out each day to spend with him and catch up with Him? I might not see my daughters everyday, but I try to touch base with them daily. It might not happen but at least I can send a text to them letting them know I am thinking about them. Our heavenly Father wants the same from us. Do we talk to him daily? If not, remember He would love it if you did. 
So, set aside that time aside to talk with him. Think about the things we learn when we set that time aside to talk with our kids. Just think of what you can learn when you set aside that time to talk with our Heavenly Father. We might not receive a text from Him or a phone call, but he gives us words to read each day. Even though God knows what goes on with us each day and every minute, He still would love for you to set time aside and talk with him. 
If you’re a father, please remember to set time aside for your kids. For them, nothing is more important to them then your time. They are only young once before they are grown like my children. Then like me, you will be wishing you had that time back to spend with them before life hits them.