DADS: DO
YOU HAVE TIME?
Rev. DL Whitaker. Washington
Many
thoughts come before me when I think about Father's day. I did not have
the privilege of a father-son relationship, because my dad was taken from me
when I was five years of age. I often
think about how it would have been to play music with my dad, or just to
rap with him.
Over
the years, however, I have learned that the closest relationship I can have, is
with the Heavenly father, who, though I cannot see him, never leaves me or
forsakes me.
I believe with all my heart, that if you fathers out
there, have children, especially sons, you should give every effort to have a
close relationship with them. The reason so many kids get into trouble is
because they are longing for a relationship with you, and it is a shame that we
get too busy to realize that.
The
Heavenly Father and His son had a great and wonderful relationship, even after
Jesus was sent to earth for you and me. That’s why it hurt The Father so - to
see His son fulfill the father's will by going to the cross.
We
only have our kids for a short time, and our relationship with them will make a
lasting imprint on their lives and will teach them how to be good
fathers. Granted, some kids don't give their fathers time, that's just
the way it is, but dads, start now, and let them know you are there.
Sons,
Daughters, love and adore your dads, your moms too, they make sacrifices for
you, that you don't even realize they are making, or have made. Love them
even through their mistakes, just as Christ, who made no mistakes, loves
you. You won't be sorry.
Happy
Father's Day to all you dads.
DL
Whittaker
