Father’s love, hope and joy: Inspiring quotes and bible verses for dads
A father plays a crucial role in the family. He is chosen to lead, protect, and provide for his family. Fathers are called to imitate God and give examples of God’s love. They are a source of strength and inspiration for many.
While being a dad can be a 24/7 challenge, words of inspiration, love, and gratitude to our father or the father figure in our life can make the job more rewarding.
To honor the man who brings strength and stability to our homes, we have curated uplifting quotes and encouraging bible verses to share with your dads. You can write them to your Father’s day card, use them for social media captions, or add them to Father’s day gifts.
“’Father’ is the noblest title a man can be given. It is more than a biological role. It signifies a patriarch, a leader, an exemplar, a confidant, a teacher, a hero, a friend.”
– Robert L. Backman
“To be the father of a nation is a great honor, but to be the father of a family is a greater joy.”
– Nelson Mandela
“To the world you are a dad. To our family you are the world.”
– Unknown
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“By profession I am a soldier and take pride in that fact. But I am prouder – infinitely prouder — to be a father. A soldier destroys in order to build; the father only builds, never destroys.”
– Douglas MacArthur
“A good father is one of the most unsung, unpraised, unnoticed, and yet one of the most valuable assets in our society.”
– Billy Graham
“My father gave me the greatest gift anyone could give another person: He believed in me.”
Jim Valvano
“Dads are most ordinary men turned by love into heroes, adventurers, story-tellers, and singers of song.”
Pam Brown
“A father is neither an anchor to hold us back nor a sail to take us there, but a guiding light whose love shows us the way.”
Unknown
“A truly rich man is one whose children run into his arms when his hands are empty.”
Ziad K. Abdelnour
Reminders for children
Perhaps you find it hard sometimes to listen and honor your father. These verses will remind us of the importance of heeding our father’s instruction and advice.
My children listen to what your father teaches you. Pay attention and you will have understanding. What I’m teaching you is good, so remember it all.
Proverbs 4:1-2
“An almost perfect relationship with his father was the earthly root of all his wisdom.”
– C. S. Lewis
“It’s only when you grow up and step back from him — or leave him for your own home — it’s only then that you can measure his greatness and fully appreciate it.”
– Margaret Truman
Father, Dad, Papa, no matter what you call them they influence our lives and they are the person we look up to.
– Catherine Pulsifer
“You may not have an earthly father that cares for you, but you have an heavenly one that does.”
– Angelina Talpa, Love Yourself
Instructions for Dads
Fatherhood can be both wonderful and terrifying. These inspiring quotes and instructions from the bible can help dads bear the responsibility and power of fatherhood.
“Train children how they should live, and they will remember it all their life. (GNT)
Proverbs 22:6
“Every father should remember one day his son will follow his example, not his advice.”
– Charles Kettering
Every son quotes his father, in words and in deeds.
Terri Guillemets
You fathers, don’t provoke your children to wrath, but nurture them in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.
Ephesians 6:4
“To be a father requires patience, love and giving up the ‘all about me’ attitude.”
– Catherine Pulsifer
The quality of a father can be seen in the goals, dreams and aspirations he sets not only for himself, but for his family.
Reed Markham
“Average fathers have patience. Good fathers have more patience. Great fathers have an ocean of patience.”
Reed Markham
