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Lesson 2 – Discovery of a Father

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Discovery of

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Warm-upWarm-up

I. On the Creation of Fathers by God

II. Enjoy a Poem

III.Listen to a Song

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Lesson 2 - Discovery of a Father

When God Created Fathers

I. On the Creation of I. On the Creation of Fathers by GodFathers by God

When the good Lord was creating fathers, He started with a tall frame. A female angel nearby said, “What kind of father is that? If you are going to make children so close to the ground, why have you put the father up so high? He will be able to shoot marbles without kneeling, tuck a child in bed without bending, or even kiss a child without a lot of stooping.”

Listen to the passage and

exchange your

understanding.

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Lesson 2 - Discovery of a Father

When God Created Fathers

I. On the Creation of I. On the Creation of Fathers by GodFathers by God

And God smiled and said, “Yes, but if I make him child size, who would children have to look up to?”

And when God made a father’s hands, they were large and sinewy.

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When God Created Fathers

I. On the Creation of I. On the Creation of Fathers by GodFathers by God

And the angel shook her head sadly and

said, “Do you know what you’re doing?

Large hands are clumsy. They can’t

manage diaper pins, small buttons,

rubber bands on pony tails, or even

remove splinters caused by baseball

bats.”

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When God Created Fathers

I. On the Creation of I. On the Creation of Fathers by GodFathers by God

God smiled and said, “I know, but they

are large enough to hold everything a

small boy empties from his pockets at

the end of a day, yet small enough to cup

a child’s face.”

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When God Created Fathers

I. On the Creation of I. On the Creation of Fathers by GodFathers by God

Then God molded long slim legs and broad shoulders.

The angel nearly had a heart attack. “Boy, this is the end of the week, all right,” she clucked.

“Do you realize You just made a father without a lap? How is he going to pull a child close to him without the kid falling between his legs?”

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When God Created Fathers

I. On the Creation of I. On the Creation of Fathers by GodFathers by God

God smiled and said, “A mother needs a lap. A father needs strong shoulders to pull a sledge, balance a boy on a bicycle or hold a sleepy head on the way home from the circus.”

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When God Created Fathers

I. On the Creation of I. On the Creation of Fathers by GodFathers by God

God was in the middle of creating two of the largest feet anyone had ever seen when the angel could contain herself no longer. “That’s not fair. Do you honestly think those large boats are going to get out of bed early in the morning when the baby cries? Or walk through a small birthday party without crushing at least three of the guests?”

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When God Created Fathers

I. On the Creation of I. On the Creation of Fathers by GodFathers by God

And God smiled and said, “They’ll work. You’ll see. They’ll support a small child who wants to ‘ride a horse to Banbury Cross’ or scare off mice at the summer cabin, or display shoes that will be a challenge to fill.”

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When God Created Fathers

I. On the Creation of I. On the Creation of Fathers by GodFathers by God

God worked through the night, giving the father few words, but a firm authoritative voice; eyes that see everything, but remain calm and tolerant.

Finally, almost as an afterthought, He added tears. Then He turned to the angel and said, “Now are you satisfied that he can love as much as a mother?

And the angel shut up.

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My Hero

II. Enjoy a PoemII. Enjoy a Poem

As I ponder the love that I saw in his eyes,

A Godly love, given without compromise.

I recall many times that he stood by my side,

And prodded me on with great vigor and pride.

His voice ever confident, firm yet fair,

Always speaking with patience, tenderness and care.

Read the following

poem.

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My Hero

II. Enjoy a PoemII. Enjoy a Poem

The power and might of his hands was so sure,

I knew there was nothing we couldn’t endure.

It’s true, a few other provided insight,

Yet, he laid the foundation that kept me upright.

He’s the grandest of men to have lived on this earth.

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My Hero

II. Enjoy a PoemII. Enjoy a Poem

Although he’s not royal by statue or birth,

He’s a man of great dignity, honor and strength.

His merits are noble, and of admirable length.

He’s far greater than all the other men that I know,

He’s my Dad, he’s my mentor, my friend and hero.

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III. Listen to a SongIII. Listen to a Song

When I think back on these times

And the dreams we left behind

I’ll be glad ’cause I was blessed to get

To have you in my life

When I look back on these days

I’ll look and see your face

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There You’ll Be

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III. Listen to a III. Listen to a SongSong

In my dreams

I’ll always see your soul above the sky

In my heart

There’ll always be a place for you for all my life

I’ll keep a part of you with me

And everywhere I am

There you’ll be

And everywhere I am

There you’ll be

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III. Listen to a III. Listen to a SongSong

Well, you showed me

How it feels to feel the sky within my reach

And I always will remember all the strength

you gave to me

Your love made me make it through

Oh, I owe so much to you

You were right there for me

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III. Listen to a III. Listen to a SongSong

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In my dreams

I’ll always see your soul above the sky

In my heart

There’ll always be a place for you for all my life

I’ll keep a part of you with me

And everywhere I am

There you’ll be

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III. Listen to a SongIII. Listen to a Song

’Cause I always saw you

My light, my strength

And I want to thank you

Now for all the ways you were right there for me

You were right there for me

For always

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III. Listen to a SongIII. Listen to a Song

The end of Listen to a Song.

In my dreams

I’ll always see your soul above the sky

In my heart

There’ll always be a place for you for all my life

I’ll keep a part of you with me

And everywhere I am

There you’ll be

And everywhere I am

There you’ll be

There you’ll be

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