To be a father like You

For the High and Exalted One,
who lives forever, whose name is holy, says this:

“I live in a high and holy place,
and with the oppressed and lowly of spirit,
to revive the spirit of the lowly
and revive the heart of the oppressed.

For I will not accuse you forever,
and I will not always be angry;
for then the spirit would grow weak before me,
even the breath, which I have made.” (Isaiah 57:15-16)

Father, thank you that you are not a God who is distant and uncaring, but a God who is near and full of compassion.

Thank you that you are a Father that is not always accusing, not always angry.

Rather, you see my weaknesses, and have mercy on me.

Let me be such a father to my daughter. Let her see what kind of Father you are as she looks at me.

I want to be like you. In Jesus’ name, amen.