Happy Father’s Day to all my FB friend fathers! Being a Dad is a very difficult job. You love your children passionately, but you can’t let that love stand in the way of discipline. As my husband would say, “Your kids are your kids, not your friends.” Sure, when they mature into adults, that relationship changes, but children need a father, a strong, Godly, father. Fathers, for the most part, bear the brunt of doling out discipline. Remember your Mom saying, “Wait till your father gets home!”? Sends chills up your spine, doesn’t it? Unfortunately, many people have horrible memories of their earthly fathers. Angry, demanding, even physically and emotionally abusive men who left more than scars on their children, they ruined any knowledge of God as a loving father. Jesus came to us embodying who God truly is. Yes, like any human father, he is in charge, not in an overbearing, hostile way, but in a firm, yet loving way. Gaining the respect of his children by explanation, demonstration, fairness and consistency. In fact, scripture tells Dads not to aggravate their kids. “Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger by the way you treat them. Rather, bring them up with the discipline and instruction that comes from the Lord.” Ephesians 6:4. Yes, it’s a tough job, but oh what an awesome responsibly you Dads have!! Happy Father’s Day one and all…I’ll be praying for you!!
No comments:
Post a Comment