Earthly Father, Heavenly Father

I'm awake. I remember Him. I gaze upon them before I part. They lie in their bed, unaware of me watching. I leave, they sleep. The small home I help provide is their world. They play, they explore, learning to move, to feel, to see, to know, not once thinking how it all came to be. Crayons, toys, books; it's all for them. The fridge opens, the pantry exposed, they expect food to be there. Not a thought, not a doubt, just hunger. Cereal, milk, yogurt, messy fingers, messy faces, all fed. Tummies are full. Now it's nap time. My wife likes nap time. Once again, they lay in the comfort we provide.

All while I work, I'm far, but close; always thinking of them. My phone rings, I only hear breathing. I smile; my wife's phone is now missing. I do it all for them. I work, that they may grow. They trust so deeply; how I yearn to do the same. They see so little of how it all came to be, never questioning, only trusting. I come home; two-second hugs. Now I'm a horse. We eat dinner, brush teeth. Jammy time. Finally, it's bed time. Once again, they lay their heads on the pillows we provide. I will be their protector. I will be their gentle friend. I will be my wife's faithful husband. I am a father, I am also a son. And while I may not understand all that He does for me, I do know that all that I am, and all that I have is because He's a father to me. I now stand, very aware, of how it all came to be.

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[RAFchingachgook]

"I now stand very aware of how it all came to be" :) Behind the riddle of the universe stands a family. We are that family.

[crochetmom]

THIS is how real father's are!  They are not the bumbling fools presented to us every single day on television, in ads, etc!  Stand up and be REAL MEN! Be REAL FATHERS!  Provide and protect and love!

[bradyoakey]

"I will be my wife's faithful husband"

[rottiemama]

I'm not Mormon. However, I grew up with the families of two good friends whom are. And although my family are not members of your church... My parents set amazing examples of what a mother and fathers roles are and installed values and morals in my brother and I so that when we had our kids we now are passing the same ones on to them. I appreciate this video and the message it's sending. If only everyone on earth were on board with it... Oh, what a world it would be. Thanks for sharing! 💜

[jahrasta]

Being a father inspired me to reconcile with our Father. I've been less active for 23 years and the Lord has now called me back, so we can raise our small children in the restored gospel of Jesus Christ.

[charleedoessolarmaintenain]

“I’m far, But close.
Always thinking of them”

Thank you HF.

[francodelarosa]

I am a newly called father of an amazing baby boy! Thank you, Heavenly Father!

[leahtiberius]

This touches my heart deeply. It makes me feel more fulfilled as a mother and hopefully, some day again, as a wife. This is what life is all about. Husband and wife, Fathers and mothers, building together, all of us together, generation upon generation, for time and all eternity.

[scotthodges]

I am not Mormon. I have known quite a few, and every one of them has been good and decent people. I have tried hard to instill the morals and values my folks taught me. I have 5 kids, 4 daughters, and the youngest is my son. The other day I was sitting in the office of my vocational rehab specialist when my second oldest (20) called. I had to put her on speaker phone As she talked she told me how they knew right from wrong. How to act. To be friendly, truthful, help others, and in general be good and decent people. She went on to say that she now understood why I was tough on them and never waivering in my rules, procedures and discipline. The tears ran down my face as she told me she loved me and thanked me for being a good dad. I looked around and everyone in earshot was looking at me and listening to Liberty on the phone. Many were tearing up as well. I felt so proud, and so humbled at the same time.She said so many things that 20 yr. olds dont say to fathers.
HAPPY FATHERS DAY

[Ichjanik]

"I will be their protector, I will be their gentle friend."
No words to describe how meaningful this video is to me.
So inspiring, so beautiful.

[joeljudkins]

As a father, as a son and as a child of God, I love this on so many levels.

[BAR]

This should be a commercial during the Superbowl! What an impact.

[Niminae]

For all those who don't have the perfect home life (myself being among them) we can always remember that God is our father, and he will provide for us when none other will. He will take care of us, if we let him. And then we'll be fathers and mothers ourselves and we'll have the responsibility and opportunity to be the provider, and give our kids what we never had.

[NickNewman]

This video gets my heart pounding so much. I'm a laid-off dad of 2. I ache to be that provider once again.

At the same time, it's really gotten me thinking about the true Provider. What has he done in our lives that we don't know about? Makes me more grateful.

[CaptainMoroni]

I can't help but have tears each time I watch this as I think about just how involved our Heavenly Father is in our lives, and how much we are not even aware of it, and how He expects us, as fathers, to be with His other precious children that He has given us Earthly care over.  This video is one of my all-time favorites.  

[gordonbarnes]

I love Mormon Messages! The Church is true! 

[ZoeySilence]

I come from a broken family, parents separated and my father abusive. I grew up thinking I was nothing. That was, until I learned about the church. At the age of 17 I was baptized . Now, only a year later, I am happy and can't wait for one day to get married in the Temple and to have a husband who loves our kids dearly. This church is true, that I strongly believe in. I know now that I am a daughter of God and that he loves me. Without this church I might be lost, but I am not. Amen

[kelleenchapman]

Very powerful reminder of all that our Heavenly Father and earthly father's have done and continue to do for us.

[journey]

Come on guys - let's all STAND UP and be Men - that is true definition of 'hero'. This video is so inspiring to me as a father. Every time I watch it I want to be a better father AND husband

[danielwolfertz]

I was moved! My Earthly Father is definitely the greatest example of what our Heavenly Father must be like. He has sacrificed everything for us his kids, taught us how to love, work and respect our Mother and Sisters. All of this accomplished, while defending and fighting for our freedoms. I am eternally grateful for Fathers and Mothers.