I have a wonderful friend who was a single mom for many years. Her daughter had no relationship with her biological father, and one day when she was old enough, she expressed to her mother her deep sadness about not having a father.
Her mom, who has a strong faith in Christ, took her daughter’s hands in her face and said, “Honey, I know. I know it’s so sad. But I promise you, God is your father.”
“I know that,” her little girl said through tear-filled eyes, “but sometimes you just want someone with skin on.”