A Father's Wisdom
Posted: Tuesday, June 16, 2009
by jena
Jena Walker
Food For Thought
What kind of Father are you?
Life-changing nuggets of wisdom and knowledge must be transferred
by fathers to their children as they strive to lead by example.
by fathers to their children as they strive to lead by example.
Fathers not only give their children life but they are also required to teach them how to live. In order to be an effective father one must spend quality time with his children. It is required of fathers to love their children unconditionally because this world in which they are entering through the birth process, is very conditional.
Fathers must strive to navigate their children through formative years which are full of challenges and demands.
In a world of mental and emotional challenges it is required of fathers to help their children succeed. It is not enough just to be present, fathers must be actively involved and vigorously interested participants in the child-rearing process.
While it is very important for fathers to be good disciplinarians they must also be good mentors. As children start to transition through the teenage years a father's role changes slightly but his responsibility remains the same. He must strive to keep the lines of communication open with his children by being a good listener without passing judgment.
The sixth chapter and fourth verse of Ephesians says, "Fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath, but bring them up in the training and admonition of the Lord."
The sixth chapter and fourth verse of Ephesians says, "Fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath, but bring them up in the training and admonition of the Lord."
As we honor all good fathers on their very special day we must remember to honor them by what we do and say. We must honor them by recognizing how much they are valued as they diligently accept their very special challenges as developers of good fruit, wisdom and understanding.
The challenges are great when traveling on the rough roads of life; but when you are equipped with ideals to give you direction and realism to give you traction, you will courageously become beacons of light treading out the path leading future generations down the road to successful accomplishments.
Happy Fathers Day to all good fathers!The challenges are great when traveling on the rough roads of life; but when you are equipped with ideals to give you direction and realism to give you traction, you will courageously become beacons of light treading out the path leading future generations down the road to successful accomplishments.
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More commentsA solid background and good guidance are truly vital to steering our young to adulthood, and often the best lessons are those observed and not just told.Happy Father's Day to all the dads over there. (We have it in September).Hi Hannah, Thanks for reading my article. I am appreciative. Have a great day!
Jena, Excellent commentary on what it means to be a father. Very inspiring and I pray it will touch fathers everywhere to evaluate themselves and seek to be better and improve where needed. Blessings to you! TeresaHi Teresa, I am pleased that you read my article. Thanks for your comments. Have a great day!
It's definitely difficult for a "Father" to be there for his children, but how much more challenging for a "father" to be a Dad, a mentor, to be totally connected with his children. This is truly a blessing!Hi Rhonda, I appreciate your comments. Have a great day!
Great article! I enjoyed this a lot. God bless, JudyThanks for reading my article and taking the time to comment. I am much appreciative. Have a great day and a blessed life.
Many,like me,have had only negative experiences with inept,and punishing fathers;my dad was the person,in life,that he always warned me to stay clear of.You are luckier than you imagine to have had such a wonderful dad;paulHi Paul, I appreciate your comments and I feel your pain and disappointment. I pray that your negative experiences with your dad will give you a stronger determination to be a better dad for your children than he was for you. Sometimes our painful experiences enable us to grow into better and much wiser parents and guardians. You are not alone, I counsel people of all ages at my church on a weekly basis who have had, and continue to have very negtive experiences with their fathers. That is why I made a point of wishing all GOOD fathers a Happy Fathers Day. It is good to be able to vent. It is a part of the healing process. Have a great day!
Jena, I enjoyed the article. Being a Dad is a responsibility and one we men should take seriously. Thanks.Mark, Thanks for reading my article. I totally agree, parenting is a huge responsibility. Equipped with that knowledge, I am sure that you are a great father to your child or children. Have a great day and....Keep up the good work!
A wonderful article. It shows you have a passion for humanity and good writing. Keep up the good work.Thanks very much for reading my article. I appreciate your comments. Have a great day.
Thank you for this wonderful article. I am sure many Fathers will be blessed by reading it.Hi Swapna, I appreciate your comments. Have a great day.
Thank you for writing the article. Fathers are more important than they know.I totally agree. Have a nice day.
Wonderful article, Jena. Wonderful tribute to Father's everywhere. Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us this Father's Day.SandraHi Sandra, Many thanks for reading my article. I am appreciative. Have a lovely day.
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