The Returning Dad And he will turn the hearts of fathers to their children and the hearts of children to their fathers lest fathers, lest I come and strike the land with a decree of utter destruction. Malachi 4:6
Lord God, help the Returning Dad to be patient with the child, after the Dad has been separated from the family that was either his fault or the Mom’s fault. God, let him even be patient with himself, and let him realize that it will take time to build a relationship with his child. Allow him to ask questions that will allow the child to express their feelings, desires, likes, and dislikes. God, give him the strength not to give up and separate from the child again even if they are grown. Allow him to continue to keep getting to know his offspring. Lord, let them realize that Dad’s matter--even if society has said and done differently. You’ve never intended for families to have Dads missing in action. Allow the Returning Dad to know that first the child may put up a front: like they don’t want to be bothered because they are still mad about him not being available in the first place. They may be shielding their hurt just in case they are afraid he will walk away again, or they may be dealing with how they handle their emotions of him returning.
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