My Dad On My Mind

This morning I have my dad on my mind. Maybe because 51 years ago today he became a father for the first time. Yes, 51 years ago today he became my father. His son knows this is his favorite Scripture. May it somehow inspire your soul:

Some of you set sail in big ships;
You put to sea to do business in faraway ports.
Out at sea you saw God in action,
saw His breathtaking ways with the ocean:
With a word He called up the wind—
an ocean storm, towering waves!
You shot high in the sky, then the bottom dropped out;
your hearts were stuck in your throats.
You were spun like a top, you reeled like a drunk,
you didn't know which end was up.
Then you called out to God in your desperate condition;
He got you out in the nick of time.
He quieted the wind down to a whisper,
put a muzzle on all the big waves.
And you were so glad when the storm died down,
and He led you safely back to harbor.
So thank God for His marvelous love,
for His miracle mercy to the children He loves.
Lift high your praises when the people assemble,
shout Hallelujah when the elders meet!
-- Psalm 107:23-32 (The Message)

Grateful