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Day 2: The Father's Love

Scripture: 1 John 3:1

"See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are!" - 1 John 3:1 (NIV)

As fathers, we continually strive to love and care for our children, modeling our love after the greatest Father of all, God Himself. In our efforts to provide and protect, it's essential to remember that we are first recipients of an amazing love.

The Scripture in 1 John 3:1 reminds us of the extraordinary love the Father has lavished upon us. We are not just His creation; we are His beloved children. This realization is the foundation upon which we build our love for our own children.

Today, let's meditate on the depth of God's love. Reflect on the way He embraces us as His own. In doing so, we can better understand the love we are called to extend to our children. Let's ask for the grace to love them with the same depth and tenderness, being fathers who exemplify the Father's love.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank You for lavishing Your incredible love upon us. Help us to comprehend the depth of this love and to extend it to our children. May our love for them be a reflection of the love You have shown us. Guide us in being fathers who cherish and nurture our children, just as You do for us. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.