My Father

I wanted to take this opportunity to tell you about a great man.  His name is Ken Bruner. 

 

Throughout my life, there have been several godly men that have influenced me in ways that I’m sure they don’t even realize.  Although I don’t frequently express it, my father has deeply impacted me through his walk with the Lord and his relationship to my family.

 

When I think of a man who loves his wife the way that Christ loves the church, hands down my dad gets it.  There is no other man on Earth that supports, encourages and leads his wife quite the way my father does.  When I think of his ability to father my sister and I, he has done so with wisdom, discipline, and love.  He walks in truth, he has tremendous discernment concerning when the enemy attacks and where the Lord is moving.  He is a man’s man, but he’s also a lover.  He is a warrior and a scholar.  He walks in authority.  This is my dad.

 

Whenever I think of any great adventure or great feat, my father has been there.  Winning a state championship, going on the World Race, graduations, he is always there in full support.  I have never once doubted his love for me or his family.  He is a pillar.  He is loyal. 

 

When I think about someone who knows how to serve and lay his life down for someone else, there is none that compares.  He is a true picture of servant-leadership.  He takes care of his house, he helps others in need, he is an intercessor and he encourages other people in their strengths.  He is a great man.

 

He has been married to my mother for nearly 28 years, and loves her more every day.  He balances out my impulsive behaviors with wisdom.  Today is a wonderful day to honor this man.  Today, we’ve played several games of Cities & Knights (my dad’s favorite board game), we’re going to the pool, and we’re just spending some time together.  I am extremely blessed to know this man and to call him my father.  I look up to him tremendously and even in his weaknesses I see the strength of Christ.

 

Thank you Lord for giving me such an amazing example.  Thank you for showing me what love looks like through your eyes by sharing this man with me.  I am grateful in ways that only you can understand.  Show me how to honor both you and him with my life.