My Tribute To My Father

Father,* I Salute You for Your: Affirmation of God’s presence thru your fatherly ways Best to bring out the utmost from me by the Lord’s grace Care with courage-cheerfulness midst crises’ rays Dedication to do your duties’ demands despite dismays… Empowerment exposed along your earnest encouragement Fortitude fueled with your faith for family-roles’ fulfillment Guidance governed by your guarding commitment Hope held upon your heavenly investment… Influential impact thru your Scripture-instruction Joyful spirit along your redemption-jubilation Knowledgeable home-building skills with kindness’ action Loving leadership with your loyal dedication… Maneuvering means thru your reliance on God’s might Nourishing nurture toward my maturity-height Overwhelming opportunities to choose what’s right Propelling purposefulness along your prayer-plight… Quietness to silence my qualms and anxiety Readiness to attend to my needs midst scarcity Steadfastness to settle my doubts with truth’s veracity Trustworthiness to guard my heart against insecurity Uprightness to straighten my attitudes from impurity… Victorious negotiations vanquishing tantrums’ plunges Wise discipline in dealing with me for fruitful changes ‘Xcellent expertise in handling health issue dosages Yielded submission to the Lord in controlling pride’s rages Zealous diligence in pursuing achievement-surges! Dad, Happy Father's Day! I love you. I really thank God for you. *Matthew 15:4 For God commanded, saying, Honour thy father and mother... June 16, 2018 3rd place, "Favorite Poem Written in June 2018" Poetry Contest Sponsored by Dear Heart a.k.a. Broken Wings; judged on 7/24/2018.