HAPPY FATHER’S DAY

HAPPY FATHER’S DAY to all of our readers.  As we are aware father figures are absent in many of our homes.  Some people believe that this is one contributor to the problems of our youth which leads to the high crime rate and why many of them are turning to drugs, gangs, and alcohol.  The fact that I grew up without a father (he passed away before I was born) had a great impact on me, because there was no male present to impart words of validation in my life.  Many of our children are rebelling and acting out because they lack the parental guidance of their fathers. For many years, I was involved in many bad relationships because there was not a male figure in my life to alert me of a good man.  I was always looking for someone to validate me, to speak into those special areas that women need, but to no avail.  After years of hopelessly searching I learned that God was the only One who could validate what HE created.  So, to the man who has made a decision to “stay” and be the father, to be the priest of the home and the Godly covering---I salute you.  To the man who had to leave, but yet you’re determined to play an integral role in your child’s life---I salute you. Proverbs 4:1 says “Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding”.  Fathers, I encourage you to continue speaking into the lives of your children. Children, embrace the Godly, wise teachings of your father.  HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!!