Gifts That Fathers Can Give Matthew 7:7–11Did you know that it was not an official permanent federal holiday until Richard Nixon signed a proclamation in 1972? That’s only 49 years ago! Mother’s Day was made an official holiday much earlier in 1914. 107 years ago. I guess the importance of the mother’s role was more evident back then than the father’s role!Jesus, in His sermon on the mount, addresses the issue of giving and asking. Jesus then explains that, if we as sinful people compared to God, know how to give good gifts, then can you imagine how much more our Heavenly Father has in store for us? One of my favorite parts of God’s heart is his desire to give us amazing gifts.Every good gift you receive is because God loves you. His love for you is so great that he looks for every opportunity to give you a gift. God longs to bless you the way a good Father would. And at the same time, he loves you more deeply and powerfully than any earthly parent ever could. Ask God to reveal to you the ways he was, is and always will be with you. The greatest gifts that parents can give to their children are not those that can be purchased at a department store and wrapped up in beautiful paper. Thanking God for what he’s already given us is a powerful way to position our hearts to be receptive to what he will give us in the future.Life is so much better when we acknowledge what God is doing in our midst. Knowing you are loved, liked and cared for is better than any material possession you could receive. The role of the father must not be underestimated. His influence and gifts cannot be overstated.