Prayer for dads

Father, Isaiah 30:18 says You are waiting to be kind to me. You are not holding back. You are not waiting for me to get it all together. You are ready to pour out mercy. You want to.

That changes how I come to You. I sometimes picture You as tired of me. But that is not what Your Word says. The real picture is You leaning forward, waiting for me so You can act.

Help me believe that today. The confession I have been putting off—bring it. The request I was too embarrassed to ask again—make it. The need I have not let myself say out loud—name it. You are eager to be kind.

Lord Jesus, You showed us a Father who runs toward his child. Run toward me today. I am coming.

Amen.