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