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In this heartfelt devotional, Lynette Kittle reflects on the power and purpose of honoring fathers—and how doing so honors God. Through Scripture and personal stories, she reminds us that God designed fatherhood as a reflection of His own love and authority. Even when our relationships with earthly fathers are difficult or broken, God invites us to healing, respect, and honor in ways that please Him.

📌 What You’ll Learn (Key Takeaways):

• Why honoring your father isn’t just a cultural suggestion—it’s a command with a promise

• How honoring your father connects directly to your relationship with God

• What Scripture says about the cost of dishonor and the reward of respect

• Encouragement for those who have experienced father wounds and need healing

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How Honoring Fathers Honors God

By Lynette Kittle

“Honor your father and mother"—which is the first commandment with a promise so that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth”--Ephesians 6:2-3

Every few years or so, my birthday falls on Father’s Day, which is especially meaningful to me because it’s a reminder of my being born on my Father’s birthday.

As a child growing up, I loved sharing my birthdays with him. Memories include my Dad and me splurging at Dairy Queen on our birthdays, being able to pick out whatever ice cream treats our hearts desired, whereas we usually just bought a chocolate covered ice cream cone.

As an adult, often living miles apart, we spent fewer birthdays together, but even so, my Dad would send a special birthday card just from him, writing once again like he did every year, how I was the best birthday gift he ever received.

Having a loving relationship with my Dad taught me how to have a loving relationship with God as my Father. 

Honoring Fathers Is Not to Be Taken Lightly

Sadly, countless individuals in the world don’t grow up having a loving father, but instead experience very different relationships with their earthly fathers, hindering many from receiving and having a loving relationship with God their Father.

It’s heartbreaking to hear and understandable why some believe it’s okay to kick fathers to the curbside, seeing them as unnecessary and of no importance in their lives. Yet, in honoring fathers, w