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A Father's Day Prayer

Though tempest's foaming deep swells far from land 
and restless waves should buffet his small boat,
the Captain at the wheel with steady hand 
trusts Providence to keep the crew afloat.
A Shepherd finds green pastures for his flock 
protecting them that they may safely dwell 
and carries injured lambs who cannot walk 
to nurture them with love until they're well.
Preparing lesson plans and lecturing,
the Teacher answers questions patiently -
delighting in the joy knowledge can bring,
imparting light for growing eyes to see.
Lord, please grant wisdom, strength, and grace to me
to captain, shepherd, teach my family.

Written 18 June 2022
Happy Father's Day

Copyright © John Watt | Year Posted 2022

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Anna Marie Kaianah Date: 9/6/2022 11:04:00 PM Wonderful poem John. <3 Login to Reply John Watt Date: 9/6/2022 11:30:00 PM Thank you for stopping by and commenting, my friend ~ John

Valsa George Date: 7/19/2022 10:19:00 PM A wonderful mesage to all fathers... relevant not on Father's day alone, but through all days. You have the right vision of how a father should be... a confident captain who can navigate his ship in the right direction ,steering it over lashing waves. He should be a good shepherd protecting his sheep from predators and taking them to pastures green . Above all a great teacher leading his wards to the light of wisdom . I totally loved this poem, dear friend John ! Login to Reply John Watt Date: 7/20/2022 5:28:00 PM Thank you dear Valsa for your thoughtful read and endearing comment. I treasure the words of an admired poet who both inspires and encourages with such thoughtful words. God bless you ~ John

Michael Tor Date: 7/4/2022 11:08:00 PM Wonderful Fathers day Prayer, John. Blessings to you my friend... Login to Reply John Watt Date: 7/5/2022 10:35:00 PM Michael, thank you for all the kind visits and generous comments yesterday. Blessings to you in return, I hope your Father's day was a joy, my friend ~ John

Jennifer Proxenos Date: 6/27/2022 10:52:00 AM Hi my friend, A beautiful prayer for Father's day - i absolutely loved the message and your words, so loving so fatherly and so faithful. I also wrote a poem for Fathers day but at the end of it when I revised it, one was too personal which I gave to Elias for Fathers Day and from the long poem I wrote originally I revisited it and will be posting soon - hope Fathers Day was a wonderful memory you have collected in the picture book of your mind. hugs and blessings John, Jennifer. Login to Reply John Watt Date: 6/27/2022 11:14:00 PM Yes, we were able to spend time with daughter and son-in-law and it was pure joy. My son couldn't make the 100-mile drive but we will visit with him in a week. I am so grateful for your treasured message, my friend, and I look forward to reading your father's day creation. I love your new picture! Blessings and hugs ~ John

Michelle Faulkner Date: 6/24/2022 8:09:00 AM Very loving and inspirational, John, I am sure you are a kind and wise guide for your family, and belated happy Father's Day! Login to Reply John Watt Date: 6/24/2022 10:46:00 PM Thank you, my dear friend.

Jennifer Fenn Date: 6/19/2022 9:10:00 PM Very tender prayer, John. My dad wanted those same things. I’m sure all dads who read this will be moved. I hope your Father’s Day was special. Login to Reply John Watt Date: 6/21/2022 7:54:00 PM Jennifer, I'm touched that this prayer would remind you of your father. Thank you for the lovely comment.

Gershon Wolf Date: 6/19/2022 8:54:00 PM Thanks for posting this profoundly meaningful Father's Day prayer, John. Kudos, Gershon Login to Reply John Watt Date: 6/21/2022 7:43:00 PM I appreciate the kind words, GW ~ JW

Bill Baker Date: 6/18/2022 7:45:00 AM Thank you for sharing a prauer we could all have on Father's Day for our children. I enjoyed The prayer of a father on Father's Day, John. Unique and heartfelt. Bless you my friend, on Father's Day. A poet friend in Texas, Bill Login to Reply John Watt Date: 6/21/2022 7:38:00 PM Thank you Bill for the kindness of your read and the blessing of your comment.

Jenna Logan Date: 6/18/2022 3:03:00 AM Wonderful traits for any father to have, John, a nice prayer and I hope you have a great Father's Day. Login to Reply John Watt Date: 6/21/2022 7:37:00 PM Thank you Jenna. Yes, it was a wonderful day.

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 6/18/2022 2:47:00 AM This is beautiful John. A very Happy Father’s Day to you. You are a wonderful captain, shepherd, and teacher. Blessings xxoo Login to Reply John Watt Date: 6/21/2022 7:36:00 PM Thank you Connie for the lovely visit and generous words.

Tom Cunningham Date: 6/18/2022 2:38:00 AM Beautiful prayer John, hope you get spoilt tomorrow. Tom Login to Reply John Watt Date: 6/21/2022 7:30:00 PM Thank you Tom. It was a lovely day.

Victor Buhagiar Date: 6/18/2022 2:00:00 AM Unfortunately there are many fathers who miss their children. Beautiful and instructive poem. Login to Reply John Watt Date: 6/21/2022 7:29:00 PM Thank you for the kind words Victor