My dad is an extraordinary man. He is a man of honor, valor, integrity, strength, and faith. He is provider for our family both temporally and spiritually, and I am forever grateful for his example. He has helped in teaching me right from wrong, what hard work looks like, and how a real man will treat his wife. The way he loves and honors my mother has taught me to keep my standards high and to never settle. He has been there for me in times of success as well as in times of failure. Whether it has been watching me cross the finish line at the State track meet or watching me cross the stage to receive my diploma or reading my Bio textbook to me when I had been doing homework for hours, he has supported my goals and helped me achieve them. He has encouraged my aspirations and taught me to always aim high. My dad is my massage therapist, confidant, protector and so much more. Although those attributes that my father holds are admirable, one of the most important things for me is that he honors his Priesthood. By honoring his Priesthood, he has taught me to put God first and that the covenants we make with the Lord are nothing to take lightly: they are sacred. Since my father reveres his Priesthood, I have been greatly blessed with the power of God within the walls of my home; I can call upon his Priesthood whenever I need comfort, direction, or healing. My dad is extraordinary.
My Heavenly Father is extraordinary as well. He has given me the world, and by that I literally mean the world. He has created this glorious place for me, for us, and has given us the ability to explore it and enjoy it. My Heavenly Father has heard my prayers in times of joy, sorrow, and confusion. I have seen his hand in my life as people have served me, as I have felt comfort from the words of prophets both from the past and present, and so much more. God has taught me about what it means to truly live, to truly love, and to be truly happy; He has lifted up my sad heart and given me direction in times I didn't know what to do. He has helped me and supported me always steering my in the right direction. I thank Him for knowing what I needed more than I knew myself. Although I can't see Him, I can feel his love around me always. I know He loves me and loves each and every one of us because He gave His Son, Jesus Christ, for our lives in order for us to return to Him. That is a sacrifice we cannot repay, and it was given to us out of pure love for us. OUR Heavenly Father is extraordinary.
Enclosed in this post I have shared one of my favorite Mormon Messages. It speaks volumes to me about Fathers; both the ones here on earth and the One up in Heaven. Click on the link below!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5FxdCgD-qI
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