Father’s Day in a Different Way
posted on June 20th, 2010 / by Sarah Razo / 19 CommentsGrowing up I had the typical ups and down with one’s father. You know … the fighting, yelling, crying, hugging, bonding etc. In my eyes he was just in the way of my blonde bombshell diva personality. Just trying to ruin my game and chase all the cute boys away! I mean I always “appreciated” my dad, but I never took it to the next level until after I got married. I truly started to appreciate him and saw what a huge role he played into who I was as a whole. My dad showed me how to defend myself, to never quit (even though I did at times), to love unconditionally, and the most important He showed me by example how to love my Heavenly Father. Just through watching my dad walk out this everyday thing called LIFE he’s become an inspiration to me and someone I truly look up to. I’m not here to say that my dad and I had a fairy tale relationship, because we didn’t. To this day I still want to knock his teeth out from time to time. I will say that he did help mold me into the woman I am today, and for that I am so grateful.
I remember in my teens loving the song called “Daughters” by John Mayer.
“I know a girl
She puts the color inside of my world
But she’s just like a maze
Where all of the walls all continually change
And I’ve done all I can
To stand on her steps with my heart in my hands
Now I’m starting to see
Maybe it’s got nothing to do with me
Fathers, be good to your daughters
Daughters will love like you do
Girls become lovers who turn into mothers
So mothers, be good to your daughters too
Oh, you see that skin?
It’s the same she’s been standing in
Since the day she saw him walking away
Now she’s left
Cleaning up the mess he made”
When I heard this song I remember knowing how imperative it was for a father to be the best he could be for his daughter. To show her the ropes and mainly to just show her love and what that represents. I know so many women who didn’t get what they deserved. Who stand alone on this day with a title that represents an empty spot in their hearts. Maybe your dad was absent minded when it came to you, abusive, didn’t care, wasn’t the role model you deserved, or maybe you never even met your father. It might not be that your father wasn’t there for you but that he’s not here on earth with you anymore. Oh how the list could go on and on … this day might just plain ol’ down right suck for you.
On another note there’s just so many things we do as women to fill that void that only a father could. And in the end the void is never met. I wish I had that special lil’ super power to make those feelings go away, but the obvious truth is I don’t. What I can show you is a solution to that empty spot in your heart when this day comes around. I can give you a sense of hope when you feel like you can’t wait for this one day out of the year to end.
Choose to celebrate our ultimate Father. You know, our Father in Heaven, the one that we all share. The One that will NEVER forsake you or leave you. He is the One who created you in His own image, so celebrate the One who gave you life. Choose to cherish Father’s Day because of Him, not because of your situation or circumstances, but because He loves you more than anyone on this earth could possibly fathom. He doesn’t represent what your earthly father did or didn’t do for you. So let him fill that void in your heart on this day. Lay down your hurts and allow Jesus to comfort that place in your heart. Jesus IS love and only He can show you what love really is.
To tell you the truth I never really thought of Father’s Day as celebrating my Heavenly Father until this year. It gives it a whole new meaning and outlook to this celebration. I do admit I have an earthly father who loves me, but it refreshes my spirit to know that my Father in Heaven is perfect and will always meet my every need. Even the needs my earthly father can’t meet and someday won’t be able to meet.
I ask you to take this challenge WITH me. Whether you have a father to celebrate or not come and celebrate it in a new way. Celebrate Him!
Psalm 68:5 Father to the fatherless, defender of widows-this is God, whose dwelling is holy.
Sarah also known by her family and friends as “Princess” because her name Sarah means God’s Princess currently resides in Kona, Hawaii with her husband Steven. She is a spunky twenty-two year old who loves relating to people the truth about God in a very real way … the only way she knows Him. She loves telling people about Jesus and has no greater joy than when they receive Him as Lord and seeing the real changes that happen in their hearts. She also loves music, fashion (when in TX and weather permits), good reality TV, and having fun hanging out with her friends!
Sarah, you amaze me with all these things you write. I am proud of you!
Hi Sarah! Thank you so much for sharing with us on Father's Day. You are truly your dad's "Princess," and most importantly your heavenly Father's "Princess." I love your heart for God! It is so exciting to watch you lead others to His heart of love!! You are amazing!!! Love you!!!
Hey sarah! beautiful blog. Your heart is really beautiful and you have changed all for the better
Hope your love for both your fathers grow even more with each passing day.
I love this post Sarah. Thank you Thank you!! Yesterday I was dreading today so much and it was starting to bog me down. But before I went to bed last night God said "I am your Everlasting Father" and "I will never leave or forsake you and I love you" It was so comforting and it really softened my heart. Thank you for confirming that word in my spirit!
Sarah~ Beautifully written. And well put. A special day not just for our earthly fathers, but our Heavenly Father too! You did such a great job at relating to others and keeping it real. Thank you! =)
That's so totally awesome God confirmed that word He game you! I love when He does that!!
Sarah, You are an amazing woman of God! The Lord is using you to minister to others through writing. Keep on listening to the Holy Spirit and write in the unique way as only you can do! I love you so much and am so very proud of you!!!
Great blog, Sarah. I pray for those who have no earthly reason to celebrate today to receive the truth you shared. May they hear their Heavenly Father call out to them and open their hearts to Him in a new way.
Sarah! You have a precious heart! I love that you are real, raw and well, refreshing! Thanks for helping shift our perspective today. I know this word will minister to many today! <3
Loved it Sarah and even though I love my step dad who has turned this day around for me, I am so challenged by you to celebrate my Heavenly Father to the point my heart beat harder when I read your words.
Love you Sarah!
Sarah,
So good!! Thank you for reminding us no matter our situation of what kind of father we have or didn't have to look to our Heavenly Father to fill that precious void. So many men and women need to hear this and live this everyday!
Your beautifully written blog touched my heart!:) You are truly a princess!
Love ya,
Maree
Sarah,
Having been raised without a father I can tell you how fortunate and wonderful it is to see someone appreciate theirs. Jordan and her dad have a bond I am truly blessed to have watched grow into something wonderful these past 17 years. I will have a new appreciation for Father's Day by looking thru your eyes on this holiday. Thank you for the wonderful words and praise our Heavenly Father for the people that he has put in our lives to touch us all. Our family came close to not experiencing another Father's day back in February so each one is now more precious than ever.
Thanks for the words,
Kim Acton
Sarah,
This was really good. Thanks for a new perspective on Father's Day!
Sorry, Sarah, that one from "Mark" was really me! I forgot to sign in, so it posted under his name since he usually comments on my posts.
LOL!
Sarah, I love you and am very proud of U. However, raising you caused all my teeth to fall out along with my hair. So knocking out more will not work
Can't wait for you and Steven to get back to Texas.
Hahah Dad, I love you so much!
Your words are wonderful Sarah…But the truth of the matter is UNTIL you have your own child you can not POSSIBLY know at this point in your life how much God and your earthly father truly LOVE YOU!
You will be speechless come that day!
I love this!!! Can't wait until you're home girl!