7 Ways God Is Our Perfect Father
- Jennifer Waddle iBelieve Contributor
- Published Jun 26, 2023
As for God, his way is perfect; the Lord's word is flawless; he shields all who take refuge in him. (Psalm 18:30)
Have you ever longed for the love and affection of your earthly father or a father figure? It's a deep-rooted desire that God created within each of us. Sadly, not everyone gets to experience this kind of love.
Fortunately, Our Heavenly Father is the perfect example of unconditional love, compassion, and support. Despite our flaws and imperfections, He loves us unconditionally and will never leave or forsake us. I pray you'll be deeply encouraged today as you read seven ways in which God is your perfect Father.
1. He Provides
"Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?" (Matthew 6:26)
What would you say is your greatest need right now? Do you know you can trust your Heavenly Father to provide for you?
My friend, we may not always get what we want, but we will always have what we need.
As Paul wrote to the Philippians, "My God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus." (Philippians 4:19) Did you catch that? God will meet ALL your needs in Christ Jesus. Our perfect Father not only sees every bird of the air, He sees every one of our needs as well. He is our Jehovah-Jireh, our Provider.
A Prayer of Thanks for God's Provision:
Thank You, Father, for providing everything we need. We can trust You to come through for us according to the riches of Your glory in Christ Jesus. It is in His name we pray, amen.
2. He Leads
"Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." (Isaiah 41:10)
Sometimes, we just need someone to point the way and show us the right direction to take. Our perfect Father does that for us. Each time we come to a crossroads in life, we can look to Him to direct our path.
Psalm 32:8 says, "I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you." What assurance we have that the Lord will lead us in love and truth. We can fully trust Him in the days ahead and know He has our path marked out for us.
A Prayer of Thanks for God's Leading:
Lord, thank You for leading us in the way we should go. Help us follow after You and walk in the light of Your love. In Jesus' name, amen.
3. He Remains
"Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you." (Deuteronomy 31:6)
I wish every person on earth could say they'd never been left alone or abandoned. Imagine what a different world it would be! But despite man's failures, we have a God who never leaves us nor forsakes us. Our perfect Father is steadfast in all His ways.
As Jesus said, "As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love. If you keep my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father's commands and remain in his love. I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete."
Live in the joy of the Lord today, knowing He will never leave you. Even when people abandon us, our perfect Father in heaven remains.
A Prayer of Thanks for God's Presence:
Heavenly Father, please assure us of Your presence today and always. Even when we feel alone, help us know You are with us, and You never leave or forsake us. In Jesus' holy name, amen.
4. He Forgives
"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness." (1 John 1:9)
The old hymn, Great Is Thy Faithfulness, reminds us that morning by morning, new mercies we see. Our perfect Father is faithful and just to forgive us no matter how many times we come to Him. Isn't that comforting?
If you're in need of forgiveness, come to the Father. He loves to hear from you - even when it's time to confess. He is patient, loving, kind, and ready to forgive when we ask.
A Prayer of Thanks for God's Forgiveness:
Lord, thank You for Your willingness to forgive. Though we are undeserving, Your mercies are new every morning. Help us receive Your forgiveness and purpose to live in the righteousness of Christ. In His precious name, amen.
5. He Comforts
"Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God." (2 Corinthians 1:3-4)
Could you use a big hug from God right now? Remember that He is the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort. Open your arms wide to receive the comfort He has for you today. Every sorrow, every disappointment, and every failure is met by the loving arms of a perfect Father who cares for you.
A Prayer of Thanks for God's Comfort:
Thank You, Father, for the abundance of comfort available to us at all times. We trust You in our sorrow and pain and come to You today with open arms. In Jesus' name, amen.
6. He Loves
"This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins." (1 John 4:10)
Oh, how He loves you and me! These familiar words might seem contrite, but they are the foundation upon which our salvation stands. Because of God's great love for us, He sent His only Son to die in our place. No love can match that of the Father. Be assured that God's love never runs dry, never runs out, and never fails. No matter how you've been failed in the past, the Father's love for you is perfect and everlasting.
A Prayer of Thanks for God's Love:
Lord, thank You for Your mighty love displayed in Jesus. We are continually humbled by Your endless love and mercy. In Jesus' holy name, amen.
7. He Redeems
"Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits—who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion, who satisfies your desires with good things, so that your youth is renewed like the eagle's." (Psalm 103:2-5)
What does it mean to you to be redeemed? Perhaps, you picture yourself rising above past sin and shame by the strength of the One who loves you and gave His life for you. Rejoice in the fact that Your perfect Father has redeemed your life and made you new. In Him, your old self is gone, and the new person is here to stay. Let this inspire you to live a vibrant life in Christ! He is your Savior, Redeemer, and Friend!
A Prayer of Thanks for God's Redemption:
Lord God, thank You for redeeming my life and welcoming me into Your family. I am yours. I cannot wait for the day I will see You face to face. What a glorious day that will be! Truly, You are a perfect Father, and I love You with all my heart. In Jesus' name, amen.
