Every so often I read in the newspaper about another "Father of the Year" award. I've often wonder how they are selected. I know to David, Mark, and Susan, there's no doubt that their father is absolutely "the best father" in the entire world. And in most homes the children would certainly say the same about their dad.

So who decides which father really is the most loving, the most caring, the quickest to meet every need, the first to give comfort in time of stress?

Well that's the problem for the newspapers. For me, I know Who the best Father is...the Father Who is always there for me every day and every night, no matter what my concerns, no matter what my problems, no matter how impossible my situation might be. As a child of God, I've got the best Father in the universe!

"How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God" (1 John 3:1, NIV)

If you need the warm, comforting arms of a father tonight to get you through the problems you face, remember, you've got the very best! And He wants to lavish His love upon you, because you are His precious child.

Tonight, go to your Father and share with Him the special desires of your heart.

Heavenly Father, I thank You that I can come to You, as Your child, and share my concerns and cares. Lord, lavish You love upon me tonight, and grant me the sweet dreams that come from knowing You are watching over me and, as my Father, You will meet my every need. In Jesus' Name, Amen.