I’m a very blessed man. In too many ways to mention here. But I’ll mention 4 of those blessings that we commemorate today.

One, I am grateful for my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Without my Heavenly Father I would be nothing. He pursued me, never gave up on me and saved me. Even when I tried to run from Him as far as I could. I am humbled to call Him my God, and my Father.

Two, I am grateful for my own father. The way he balanced his ministry plus a full time lay position plus being a father and provider is beyond me. He gave and continues to give Godly advice and day to day advice that I always need to hear. He invests in Benjamin in such a great way. He taught me there is always a way. No matter how hard the project in front of you, there is always a way.

Three, I am grateful for my Uncle Leroy. He has such a heart for God. He invests in his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He invests in Benjamin as if he was his own son. He invests in me as if I was his own son. He is a great example of what it means to consistently provide for his family and faithfully serve His God and his church.

Four, I am grateful for my Uncle Henry. Now, he may not be my flesh and blood uncle, but he was a second father to me growing up. I have many fond memories of spending 2 weeks at his house every summer. I learned about poison ivy, gooseberry pie, rhubarb pie, spinach pie, dirt clod fights and stitches all at his house. He also was a Godly father who loved his family and still loves them and invests in them.

It’s not many that can say they have one good father. I am blessed to say I have 3 men in my life that I have all learned from and continue to learn from. And I have Christ, my Heavenly Father to provide for me; protect me and correct me.

I truly am a blessed son. In so many ways. While I am sure none of the 3 men I mentioned will read this, it’s with a grateful heart I write this out tonight.

Happy Father’s Day!