God can make you a great dad, in spite of the pain from your dad and in spite of the mistakes you’ve made. It’s not about becoming a perfect father.
Source: The Good Dad – Pain Is a Part of Relationship – FaithGateway
If you’ve had a bad or strained relationship with a parent or child, as long as you are still both alive it isn’t too late to mend that relationship and reconnect. There is hope!