50 Best Christian Fathers Day Messages and Bible Verses

Here are 50 excellent Christian Father’s Day messages and sayings to wish your father, father-figure or husband a special day.

#1 The patience you have shown throughout my life still amazes me. There are times where I don’t know how you were able to handle me and my issues. But you did manage me and with great strength and leadership. Thank you for all of your help, and I pray that the Lord blesses you this Father’s Day.

#2 Father, you have always been a strong leader for our family. I will never forget the times that we had together and how you taught me about the Lord. I am very grateful that I am your child, and I want to wish you a very Happy Father’s Day.

#3 “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.” Happy Father’s Day to a wise man who fears the Lord.

#4 As I think about what you mean to my family and me, I give thanks to God. You have been a tower of courage under fire and strength under pressure. You taught me what it looks like to stay the course, no matter what. Thank you, and may the God of all good things bless you this Father’s Day!

#5 We are so far apart this Father’s Day, and my heart longs to see you. You are my friend and my biggest supporter. Thank you. My prayer is that the love and laughter of your children will fill your day. God bless you!

#6 I can’t thank the Lord enough for the best gift he’s ever given me: a best friend, a companion for a lifetime’s journey, and an awesome father who makes growing up fun for my children. Happy Father’s Day, my dear husband.

#7 Our dear father, you raised us with loving discipline and counsel that brought the revelation of our Lord. You made us who we are now. You really make us proud. Happy Father’s Day.

#8 We are so far apart on this special day, and it is not how I wanted it to be. My prayer is that you will feel my love and know how cherished you are to me. May the Lord bless you with great joy this Father’s Day!

#9 Happy Father’s Day to the man we are honored to call our father. In the fear of the Lord, you find your strength and confidence and make a world safe for your children. Thank you for being our father.

#10 Happy Father’s Day. I am really blessed to have a rock I can stand on for courage and support. I am really blessed to have a foundation that lies securely beneath me. I am really blessed to have you, Dad.

#11 “Fathers, do not embitter your children, or they will become discouraged.” Thank you for always encouraging me with your wisdom and gentleness. Happy Father’s Day.

#12 Dad, Happy Father’s Day. You are the one who held my hand when I took my first step. You are the one who held my hand on my first day of school. You are the one who held my hand when I walked down the aisle. You are the one who always holds my hand and never lets go, an assurance that God always holds me close to his heart.

#13 I am so grateful to God for giving me a father like you. Your encouragement and gentle guidance have always been a guiding light in my life. My prayer is that my heavenly Father will bless you, my earthly father. Happy Father’s Day to you!

#14 You serve the Lord by setting the example and leading this family with love and your gentle care. But above all, you serve the Lord by believing in us and praying for us. Happy Father’s Day, Dad.

#15 This Father’s Day, I think back on the times we spent together when I was growing up. You always took the time to listen, even when it was nonsense. Your patience has created a bond that lasts through today. Thank you for being my inspiration and role model.

#16 Thank you for always looking to the Lord for direction on how to bring me up. Your support and leadership have been crucial in my life. May he bless you greatly for your faithfulness. Much love to you on this Father’s Day.

#17 Thank you, Dad, for everything you’ve taught me. Your teachings are graceful garlands for my head and pendants for my neck. My prayers and good wishes to you. Happy Father’s Day.

#18 Father’s Day is an important day for me because it reminds me of how thankful I am for your life. I praise God for giving me a father like you. May the Lord bless you and grant you his abundant love all of the days of your life.

#19 Daddy, I may have outgrown your lap, but I will never outgrow your heart. I will always be your little [girl/boy], where I find the Father’s love in your embrace. Happy Father’s Day.

#20 It takes a special man like you to be a great Dad, a man who puts his family first, who teaches us through example and brings us to love God. Happy Father’s Day.

#21 The life of a man of God is truly an incredible thing to witness. I have watched you over the years, and your faith in the Lord has been steadfast. You have been like a roadmap, all your ways pointing your children to the Lord. For this, I will be eternally grateful. I love you, and I want to wish you a very Happy Father’s Day!

#22 Dad, I pray to the Lord that you’ll never lose your joy, because there’s no greater joy for a man than to hear that his children are walking in the truth. Thank you for showing me the path to righteousness. Happy Father’s Day.

#23 Father’s Day is a time to celebrate what you mean to my family and me. I praise God for giving me a father that loves me. Your friendship has been the most important of my life. May his blessings fall upon you this day as we celebrate you!

#24 When I think about the mark that you have made on my life, I believe that your sacrifices have moved me most. You gave up so much for your children, which taught me how to love the way Christ does. Thank you for loving me as a father should. Happy Father’s Day!

#25 I am very grateful to be sharing my life with a man who fears God and loves his family unconditionally like you. I’m blessed, I’m cared for, I’m loved. Thank you, my dear husband.

#26 The love that you have shown me has made me a better person. Through you, I have experienced a piece of my heavenly Father’s love. Thank you for bringing me into your family and calling me your child.

#27 Life has not always been easy, and you have sacrificed many things to ensure that I had all I needed. Thank you for being such an incredible example of fatherly love. May the Lord bless you in abundance for the selfless love that you have given.

#28 Dad, you guided my steps for so many years. Now, I am doing my best to follow your lead with my family. Thank you for showing me how a godly parent should lead their children. I send you my gratitude and love this Father’s Day.

#29 Today I just want to thank you for being my teacher, my counselor, my friend, my source of strength and wisdom, and especially for being my father. I pray that God pours forth his overflowing grace and love on you on this special day. Happy Father’s Day.

#30 Scripture commands that we are to honor our mother and father. Honoring you comes easy because of who you are as a person and how you have loved me. Thank you for your love and support. May the Lord bless you this Father’s Day!

#31 “The righteous man walks in his integrity; his children are blessed after him.” Thank you for being such an awesome father. We are truly blessed. Happy Father’s Day.

#32 Offering a prayer on this Father’s Day for a man who trusts the Lord and always puts his hope in him. I pray that the Lord will renew your strength so that you soar on wings like eagles, you will run and not grow weary, and you will walk and not grow faint.

#33 You always encourage me to conquer great distances by taking the first step, no matter how small the first step is. And you show me how to take a leap of faith by trusting in God’s care and providence. I am proud to be your [son/daughter].

#34 You are the one who showed me how to be strong and courageous, and not to be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord our God will be with me wherever I go. That’s what I call wisdom. Dad, you are my hero. Happy Father’s Day.

#35 The love I experienced from you has given me a deeper understanding of the unconditional love of my heavenly Father. Through your love and concern, I have felt the touch of the Lord in my life. My prayer is that he will bless you this Father’s Day and beyond.

#36 Dad, Happy Father’s Day. You are not a man of many words, but you love your family above and beyond, just as God has loved you. You’re the best, Dad.

#37 Fathers are a blessing from the Lord. He instills them with strength and wisdom to shepherd their families. My prayer is that your children’s love and laughter will surround you this Father’s Day. May you be blessed by all of your loved ones and those who cherish you.

#38 “As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him.” The Lord has been really good to me by giving me you as my father. Happy Father’s Day.

#39 This Father’s Day, I want to send you a note to thank you for all that you’ve done in my life. The godly influence you have shown me has been at the forefront of my mind in every trying circumstance I have encountered. Thank you for caring and guiding me.

#40 The love of a father is a remarkable thing. It’s a love that instills a sense of security and strength. As a child, I remember how secure I felt when I was with you. Now, as an adult, I still have that confidence in you. I know that I’m loved and that you are on my side. Thank you, and may God bless you this Father’s Day.

Best Bible Verses for Your Father’s Day Message

Psalm 13:5
But I trust in your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in your salvation.

Psalm 103:13
As a father shows compassion to his children, so the Lord shows compassion to those who fear him.

Proverbs 23:24
The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice; he who fathers a wise son will be glad in him.

Proverbs 14:26
In the fear of the Lord one has strong confidence, and his children will have a refuge.

Psalm 34:8
Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him!

Proverbs 16:9
The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps.

Proverbs 20:7
The righteous who walks in his integrity — blessed are his children after him!

Psalm 18:34
He trains my hands for war, so that my arms can bend a bow of bronze.

Jeremiah 10:23
I know, O Lord, that the way of man is not in himself, that it is not in man who walks to direct his steps.

Philippians 4:13
I can do all things through him who strengthens me.

Author Bio
Natalie Regoli is a child of God, devoted wife, and mother of two boys. She has a Master's Degree in Law from The University of Texas. Natalie has been published in several national journals and has been practicing law for 18 years.