Everlasting Father - Isaiah 9

S - Isaiah 9:⁶ For a child is born to us,
    a son is given to us.
The government will rest on his shoulders.
    And he will be called:
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
    Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
O - This is a very familiar prophecy of Jesus coming to this world and being the savior.  One thing that really stood out to me today was the phrase "Everlasting Father".  He is said to be our father.  A father is someone who cares so deeply for his children that he would lay down his life for them.  Jesus is even one step more than just a father; he is an everlasting father.  He is a father that spans generations and centuries and will be a father forever.
A - Jesus is my everlasting father.  What a comforting thought.  No matter what and no matter when, Jesus will always be my father and I don't need to question whether He is doing things for my good or not.  I know that everything He does is for my good, even if it may be trying or stretching, I know it's for my good.  He is always there for me to run to and sit in His presence and feel His comfort.
P - Heavenly, everlasting father, I come to you today and praise you and thank you for always being there for me and for always looking out for me.  You are amazing and I stand in awe of your goodness and your glory.  I pray for your guidance and your protection today.  Bless everything that I put my hands to and let it be a testament for you.  I also pray that you would heal, bless and protect my entire family as I am away today and bring us all back home safely tonight.