Becoming a Father

Becoming a Father by Tiffany Ward

Daddies love their daughters

With their grins, grit, and bows

A shared kinship that no one else knows

Snuggles, hugs, laughter, and tears

Are all part of parenting her through the years

Fathers grow up with their sons

Strong, stronger, and strengthened they become

Their shared challenges show

With surrender to God, all things will flow

When a man has a wife

She is the joy of his life

Their love joined together

Makes everything bright

Who he’s becoming

God only knows

The boy inside still abides

He hides behind those masculine eyes

How he leads others is proof

The process of becoming doesn’t happen under one roof

It’s in the bumps of life a man is made

The challenges he faces on any given day

Fatherhood is sacred to be sure

Children may feel loved and adored

But struggles in life can leave one insecure

Lean in, choose your path, become the man who is sure

First love God with all your heart

You love your kids because they are a work of art

It’s important to remember to love their momma too

God let her be the one who brought them to you

Be a man, a father, a friend

Stay faithful to God to the end

Enjoy this journey of life

As you are becoming you

Happy Father’s Day!

—Be Treasured