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“Only be careful, and watch
yourselves closely so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen or
let them fade from your heart as long as you live. Teach them to your children
and to their children after them.” –
Deuteronomy 4:9
They trust
you. Over time you have shown them
through examples in life what it means to live with integrity, ethics and moral
values. Since they were able to walk,
they have followed you and learned from you how to make it in this world. There have been times when you had to be
firm, and set them back on the path of life with a better direction in
mind. There have been times when you had
to discipline them, and help them understand the error of their ways in hopes
that they would learn from the lesson and become stronger because of it. Then there are the times when you have had to
help them heal from the hurt and pain caused in this world. When they needed to know that they were
loved, cherished and accepted; regardless of the circumstances. You were the shoulder they cried on, and the
strong embrace of comfort when the time of grieving came into the family at the
loss of a loved one. As the temples started to grey and the stride of your step became slower, their needs changed and you stepped up. They needed advice, guidance and counseling, and your experience in life, passed on from generation to generation, helped start them on their own journey. Strength, courage and sound principals on raising a family and balancing a budget became your contribution in the less frequent visits. The times were shorter, but rich in love and wisdom, as a new generation comes upon the scene.
When you are a father, you have the responsibility of creating the future of this world. The children of yesterday will become the Dad’s of tomorrow and will carry the torch in the way they have been taught. Your role is to ensure that they are grounded in Christ and the grace of God as they pick up the mantle. You see, since the beginning of time, God has demonstrated the art of being a Father and provided numerous examples of what it means to lead a family. You have to accept the role given to you as the Spiritual leader of your house, as it has been granted to you from God the Father. You will build a legacy that will last beyond your days, but that legacy must be filled with God’s love, righteousness and an understanding of His purpose. You are given the opportunity to model the compassion, humility, grace and principals of what it means to be a follower of Jesus Christ. Be proud that you have been chosen to represent God created to the future generations, and be the Father that your children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren will carry forward beyond your days.
Happy Father’s Day to you, Men of God.
