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Saturday, June 30, 2018

A Father's Ten Commandments

Happy Fathers’ Day. Get back to work.

Even on this day, you are on the clock. Your children are watching and listening.

Thus, I offer you a Father’s Ten Commandments.

Read it with humility. That is how it was written.

God help us all.

1. Your Soul Comes First

Sounds a little selfish to put yourself before anyone else, but we’re talking your soul, your lifeblood. Dads will get all kinds of advice about spending time with their kids and being present (some of which is spelled out below), but is your presence empty of meaning? Your own soul must be nourished, if you are to nourish others. (Remember the airline instructions in case of emergencies: apply your own oxygen mask before taking care of your children.)

2. Love Your Wife

We are imperfect but love never fails (1 Corinthians 13: 8-9). It is an absolute lesson to teach your children. However, the lesson is weakened considerably if Dad does not love Mom. This is a community you’re building, based on a committed love. The lesson extends beyond creating a secure home life. Love includes respect, and if you do not respect your wife, how do you expect your sons to respect women? How do you expect your daughters to avoid men who do not respect them?

3. Your Family Comes First

Yes, the first commandment still applies. We’re talking about how you apply that soulful life of yours. Having children is not something to check off the bucket list; they are not part of your life, they areyour life. Your work is not about your fulfillment (a bonus, if it is fulfilling) but about providing for your family. Your time is now a commodity to give away — make time for the whole family, and for each of them. Schedule that time like you would for any valued appointment. Remember the stories passed on by Hospice nurses: They never heard a patient regret not winning more accolades or making more money; the wish was for more time in relationships.

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3 comments:

Anonymous said...

everyday that my kids call and need something from me is father`s day for me. being a father is more than a name,being a father doesn`t end when your kids turn 18, everyday that your kids need you for something is father`s day no matter how old they are. a real father always puts his children first no matter how old he is or how old they are.when my kids call i go running no matter what time it is, no matter where they are, no matter how old or young they are or how old or young i am. they are my kids for life no matter how young or how old i live to be. I am their father no matter how old or how young they live to be.When they call and need me i drop everything and go, that`s what a real father does. even animals reproduce but animals don`t take responsibilty to make sure that their spawn are not parasites on society.i made sure that my children are very educated and very productive members of society and when they need something i take care of it, i don`t dump it on society to take care of.

Anonymous said...

One thing about ANTIFA Wicomico is the fact that their aren't many fathers in their lives.

ANTIFA Wicomico includes Jamaad Gould, James Yamakawa, Amber Green, Jake Day, Jake Burdett, Jared Schablein, Earle Hatton, Michele Gregory, Michael Feldman, Josh Hastings, Dan O'Hare and quite a few others. These are the ones that are dangerous because they are trying to take over county politics.

Some of these idiots are running for office and no matter what your party is, Democrat or Republican, you would be foolish to vote for them. Although they are on the ticket as Democrats, they don't identify as Democrats, they identify are Progressives and they are talking about bringing civil war to the streets.

ANTIFA Wicomico isn't concerned about fathers or families. Their main concern is making sure no Republicans are elected, especially Trump supporters. They would rather have a nuclear war than Peace like our President is bringing us.

Do not vote for them!!

Anonymous said...

Antifa Wicomico, what a bunch of racist idiots they are. I hope your Democrats aren't stupid enough to vote for them.