A Father's Legacy

It is what we do and what we have done before our children that directs them how to live. It is a godly example that leads our family in the right direction. If we are not leading according to the Word of God; then we are leading our families down a road of destruction and disarray. I have seen the importance of a godly example and how we all need to make a commitment to our family and their well-being.
Make a legacy worth following. I want to follow in the footsteps of my Heavenly Father, and set an example worthy of Him. My children are gifts and they mean so much to me, and if I don't set a godly example in front of them then I am failing them and only hurting them. I want to bring them up "in the nurture and admonition of the Lord."

A father is given a place to lead,
He is given a purpose and a need.
A purpose to live and to love,
And a need to ask for strength from above.

We cannot take this role lightly,
For we must grasp His Word tightly.
For His Word holds the key to eternal life,
So pass it on to your children and your wife.

I am a son of my Heavenly Father,
I will bring them in His love together.
My sons and daughter listen well,
And hear of Him and you, He will not fail.

Father

I have been blessed to be a father,
A blessing like no other.
I take this trust and hold it to my heart,
And have asked for Your guidance from the start.

You are the example I look to,
Knowing that I should follow and do.
Fathers lead the home, and I pray,
That You will help me lead from day to day.

So many fathers have left their post,
And it has been when they are needed most.
Father, hold this father to this sacred trust,
And help me to not be drawn away by lust.

-Wade Jinright

Are You Paying Attention?

I have heard so many stories of people and families that have lost people very dear to them because they were not paying attention to the signs of things going south. The people that are dearest to us want to feel loved and have our undivided attention. We cannot let worthless things take away the most important things to us. Family is the only thing that we have aside from God, that will love us unconditionally. Don't let things turn your focus away from family. There are many families broken by addiction, unfaithfulness, and simply put, sin. There are many other things that break apart families, but only you know what that is for you. God has blessed you with a family, so why would you want to throw it all away on temporary fulfillment. I have had to be called to attention about my shortcomings, so even I count myself in that number of those that have hurt their families. So many people are not willing to let go of these things, and therefore continue to hurt the ones they love.

Will that computer know your love?
Will it bring you closer to God above?
It may be warm and show you care,
But when all is gone, will it still be there?

Those pictures will not fulfill your desire,
And will only fan the flame of an unhealthy fire.
Remove all that empty, selfish flattery,
And be the man that God has called you to be.

What does it take to get your attention?
Do I have to continue to mention?
Have I turned my eyes away?
And caused these bonds to fray.

It takes courage to do the right thing,
And work toward your families rebinding.
Give it everything you have got,
And care when others do not.

I just want to call to your attention the need to refocus. Please pay attention to the signs, and love those that have chosen to love you. Be courageous, because you have the most important job and that is taking care your family. If you need resources to help turn your life around, please check this link out: The Courageous Movie.