A BIG shout-out to DADS!!!

Okay, so Fathers’ Day was last month, but here are a few ideas for celebrating your dad anyway (trust me, he deserves it!) This is a perfect time to honor your father – he won’t even be expecting it!

Easy ways to celebrate your dad

Do something with your dad: this offers encouragement, appreciation, recognition and honor
Talk to your dad
Play with your dad
Find out what your dad likes and get interested in it too
If you can’t come up with any ideas, take a risk and ask your dad what he might want to do
Take him out to eat or for coffee
Ride a bike, take a walk, play games (bowling, board games, arcade), shop (if your dad’s into this)

Do something for your dad: this shows him love, care and honor
Tell others how great your dad is
Tell your dad how great he is
Beat him to it – think of a chore your dad usually does around the house that you could surprise him by doing

Do what your dad says: This brings him honor and joy
Your dad has good advice for you
In Proverbs, Solomon gives his counsel: "Hear, my son, your father's instruction, And do not forsake your mother's teaching; Indeed, they are a graceful wreath to your head, And ornaments about your neck" (1:8-9, NASB).
As we thank and praise God for our dads, it’s an honor to our dads.

For those of us who have loving, Christian parents, let's never forget to thank God for that. Honor the opinion of your parents, talk to them, allow them to share their knowledge with you; I guarantee that you will receive the treasures God offers through your dad and mom. Dads have tough jobs that usually go unnoticed. Honor your earthly father and heavenly Father today in a special way!


Resources: I am sure there are tons more out there, these are just a few I’ve stumbled upon.

Devotions for dads and sons

Particularly, encouraging your sons to learn from their fathers

Raising sons to be godly men

Another link for raising sons