Why Dads Love Being Dads: Because God Loves Being Our Father
A Father's Day thank-you to dads and a look at why they keep showing up. Through 1 John 3:1, kids hear that great dads love being dads because God loves being our Father, then get sent to tell their dad, or a dad-figure, thank you and I love you.
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This Father's Day episode is a thank-you to dads and a window into why they do what they do. Anchored on 1 John 3:1, your kid hears that great dads love being dads because God loves being our Father. He calls us His children and means it. Pastor Justin keeps it real (he admits he doesn't help much with homework), honors every kind of dad-figure, and reminds any kid whose dad isn't with them that God still loves them. Today, have your kid tell their dad, or a grandpa, uncle, coach, or pastor, one specific thank you.
The One Thing for the Ride
“Great dads love being dads because God loves being our Father.”
Scripture
1 John 3:1
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Key Takeaways
- Great dads love being dads because God loves being our Father.
- 1 John 3:1 says God calls us His children, and that is one of His favorite names for us.
- God loves being your Father. He isn't annoyed when you pray or bothered when you need help.
- The best dads aren't perfect. They keep showing up because they love being dads, the way God keeps showing up for us.
- Telling your dad, or a dad-figure, thank you and I love you for the small things means more than any gift.
Try This Week
- Tell your dad thank you and I love you today, not for the gifts, but for the time, the memories, and the little things.
- Name one specific thing, like thank you for teaching me to ride my bike, or thank you for coming to my games.
- If your dad isn't with you, thank a grandfather, stepdad, uncle, coach, or pastor who is investing in your life.