Almighty God,
Father of all things,
Glory to your name.
There is no other good Father but you.
No other god in heaven that is as gracious as you.
While the earth is filled with fathers, dads, and papas,
You alone are Father over all people.
All examples of good fathering come from you.
All strengths, all knowledge, all wisdom that earthly fathers possess and give
Have their origin, have their foundation in you.
Some may blaspheme your name, saying
‘How can God be a good father, if he is like my earthly father’
But they speak out of pain and hurt and do not know you.
Almighty God,
Father of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ,
Spend your Spirit of healing and gentleness upon your children today.
Heal the brokenhearted.
Bring close the orphans to your lovingkindness.
Rescue and redeem the wayward.
Be a father, a good Father to your children today.
Amen.