I truly understand this child because I never met my father until I was 18 years old. He deserted my precious Mom before I was old enough to remember him. To have heard I love you from him would have been worth more that millions to me. Too bad that so many fathers never realize the truly important things in life. An Hour of Your Time “And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.” Ephesians 6:4 A man came home late from work to find his 5 year old son waiting for him at he door. The first thing out of the child’s mouth was, “Daddy, how much money do you make in an hour?” “if you must know, I make $30 an hour” said the man. “Well, can I borrow $15?” the boy asked. “For what?” replied the man. Without saying a word, the little boy went to his room, removed some crumpled money from under his bed and added it to the money his dad gave him. He came back and said, “Daddy, now I have $30. Can I buy an hour of your time?” Sometimes, balancing the responsibilities of providing for our children and making time to invest in their lives can become overwhelming. Being a godly father is a huge responsibility. But it is also one of life’s greatest joys. As we raise our children in the love of the Lord, may we not become discouraged as the pressures mount; rather, let us look to our Heavenly Father for the strength, love, courage, and discipline needed to carry out this high calling. “A good father is one of the most unsung, unpraised, unnoticed, and yet one of the most valuable assets in our society” … Billy Graham
Posted on: Fri, 31 Jan 2014 13:24:19 +0000