Father’s Day is almost here. I would like to share some of my thoughts on this very important day.
My father was so important in shaping me into the person I am today. He taught me about integrity, dependability and to always do your best.
Integrity. He made it a point of reminding all the time how integrity was so important in life and building relationships. I can remember one time an insurance company paid me two cents (yes, two pennies) more than they should have for a surgical procedure I performed. Because of my integrity that my father taught me, I sent the two cents back to the insurance company!
Dependability. My father taught me that if you told someone you would do something, you do it. Actions are stronger than words. My OB/GYN patients always knew they could depend on me when I said I would do something. Dependability is what built strong relationships with my patients.
Doing Your Best. He instilled in me that if you are going to do something, do the best you can. Doing your best at everything can be a challenge. My father explained to me, and reminded me often, that I would always know if I did not do my best.
These are just a few examples of what my father taught me and why he was so important in my life. What are the life lessons that your father taught you? Take time this Father’s Day to let him know how he has shaped your life.
Whether you have or had a good relationship with your earthly Father, or unfortunately, did not for various reasons, please remember you have a heavenly Father, Jesus Christ. You can always depend on Him. He will never let you down and will hold your hand when you are lonely and pick you up when you fall. You don’t need a cell phone to call Him. He is always available through prayer!
My prayer this Father’s Day is that each one of you will share your gratitude with your father and to reach out and hold Jesus’ hand and never let go of it. Remember He made you. He died on the cross so your sins could be forgiven. He made sure you would have a place to live forever—heaven!
Many things in this world can be taken away from you; your health, your wealth and maybe your family or a loved one. But as Job learned in the Bible, nobody can remove Jesus from your heart!
Have a happy and blessed Father’s Day.
Love, David
Happy Father’s Day to you Dr. Wolf. I enjoyed reading about your Dad. I hope you are doing well. Take care and God Bless you.
Cindy Davis
Cindy, Thank you for reading my blog. I hope all is well with you. If you know of a church that would would like to hear my message, just let me know!
Happy Father’s Day ! Your Dad sure knew what was important
in life. And it shows thru you…… Dad’s are a very important
part of a family & today there are so many children without
their Dad’s for one reason or another….. And yes, we can lose
all those important things in our life such as health, wealth or a loved one…. Enjoyed reading your Father’s Day message…..
Bless you on your Father’s Day…….
Sharon, It is alway so glad to hear from you. I hope all is well. I miss seeing and talking to you.
Thank heaven for fathers!
I am also grateful for the life lessons and personal attributes my dad instilled in me. Everything I learned about kindness, I learned from my father.
I have never felt more comfort in knowing I have Jesus by my side always, as my eternal Father.
I will close by saying I have been blessed also by knowing you as a physician, and a friend, one that inspires me all the time. Happy Father’s Day Dr. Wolf
Kind regards, Anita xx
Anita, You are correct your Dad was so special. Besides you he influenced so my people during his career as a family physician. Thank you for your kind words!!
Dr. Wolf, You definitely lived by your dad’s teaching. You were always there for me and I am eternally grateful. May you have a wonderful father’s day with your family. David and I have retired and moved up north. Please update my email address to the one above so I can continue to get all of your wonderful messages. God bless you. Love, K.C.
KC, you guys are retired??? It is hard to believe. Where has time gone. I will change your email address. Keep in touch.
Dr. Wolf, You definitely lived by your dad’s teachings. You were always there for me and I am eternally grateful. Wishing you a wonderful father’s day.
KC, It is always so good to hear from you. Your words always make me cry!!
Dear David, I wish your message could be widely distributed. America has lost its way, and fathers like yours could change the world. My new life’s work is trying to educate people about our Christian history heritage–what we inherited and what we stand to lose if we keep going down this slippery slope. Thank you for always inspiring me to reach higher and do more. You are a treasure.
All the best to you and Anita. Jan Brand
Jan, Each of us just need to keep trying to make the world a better place. I know your life has made a difference!!!!
My Father also instilled in me some very important life lessons have made me into the man I am today. Those lessons include:
– Never ever give up. No matter how difficult the task, quitting is never an option.
– Hard work and dedication always pays off.
– Kindness is the language that everyone can understand and if you can help someone, do it.
-Finally and most importantly, God always comes first. Lay your worries and concerns at his feet and praise him every step of the way.
I love you Dad. Thank you for being the man I strive everyday to be like. Happy Father’s Day.
Brad
Brad, Thank you so much for taking time to read my blog. What an honor it has been being your Father. I am grateful that my influence has helped make you who you are today!!!
David, Your words ring so true! While both my biological Father and the Father that raised me from age 3 have passed on. My Father taught me those same lessons, and to be truthful, hard working and learning is never ending. And his last years he also found Our Heavenly Father ! Continued blessings in all you do.