ARE NOT THE HANDS OF A FATHER HEALING HANDS WHEN...

Are not the hands of a Father HEALING HANDS when after a hard days work he can't wait to get home to the family he so loves? When he ever so lovingly lifts his recently born infant from his wife's arms, holds the infant to his chest, and starts talking to the infant as if the infant will answer?

Are not the hands of a Father HEALING HANDS when while sitting on his throne to watch "the game", his infant cradled in his arms upon his chest, he loses all track of time and can't take his eyes off his child's little hands and feet, listens to the child's breathe, and smiles from ear to ear (for such a vision does his wife cherish and hold dear within her heart)?

Are not the hands of a Father HEALING HANDS when he teaches his child that which they could not do? When he encourages them to try and try again until finally is it understood and accomplished?

Are not the hands of a Father HEALING HANDS when that which is broken is repaired or replaced?

Are not the hands of a Father HEALING HANDS when busy as he may be, he stops to listen to what his child feels must be asked, and he gives an answer?

Are not the hands of a Father HEALING HANDS when he comes to his child's aid? When he praises that which his child has done right publicly, and reprimands that which was done wrong privately?

Are not the hands of a Father HEALING HANDS when as his child advances in years, he gives them room to grow, a chance to do that which they can do, to be that which they can be, but stays vigilant and on guard, ready for that which may come?

Are not the hands of a Father HEALING HANDS when his children feel safe in their home, love in their hearts, and know their Father loves their Mother?

Are not the hands of a Father HEALING HANDS when he practices what he teaches, and leads by example? When he has zero tolerance for that which is wrong, and comes to the defense of those that are weak?

Are not the hands of a Father HEALING HANDS when together with his child he removes their fear and assists them to overcome the cause with a solution that will last?

Are not the hands of a Father HEALING HANDS when all in the family know in mind and in heart where the Father does stand, for that which he stands, and for them forever will he always stand?

Are not the hands of a Father HEALING HANDS when always does he show the love within his heart for family, for friend, and for GOD above?

And if these be so, have not the HEALING HANDS of GOD been at work as well?

WE are all significant, each and every one of US, for WE all have HEALING HANDS if WE hear that which is within OUR heart and choose to listen!

DARE TO BE DIFFERENT, DARE TO BE TRUE, DARE TO BE BOLD, DARE TO BE YOU! For YOU are significant! Much is there to be done, shall WE begin?