To the Children on Fathers Day

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This post is from my experience with my dad. I have grown closer and more endearing to him over the years because I got to understand what I am about to share with you. This is something you may not have noticed or even known about your father or guardian. Dads may not be as emotionally expressive as our mums but truly they care. They may not be so emotionally attached to you that they tell you, “I love you” or say some other sweet thangs like our mums do but trust me, they do love you. They may not call you on a daily basis like our best friends and guys do, but trust me, they always think about you. You do not have to wait for them to call you first-call them. They may not have the ‘gist’ for you like your friends do, but you can chat them up with your stories-you will be shocked at how much they want to hear what you’ve got to share. They may not tell you how much they love you or even send a love message to you but that does not forbid or should not keep you from sending them one. They sure do want to hear you express yourself to them that way.

Remember how he used to place you on his knees when you were younger? Yeah! That’s cos you were all so cute, innocent and endearing but now you’re so grown-large and hunky (for the guys) or so tall and too sexy (for the ladies). You do not have to cuss yourself out for growing up so fast (no, it isn’t your fault) but you can always cultivate an attitude of simplicity and innocence that will make you endearing to him by simply letting go of all that air of independence and just accepting that you’re daddy’s boy/girl.  You may not necessarily be carried on his knees but there will always be a cute posture for this. Every father is always glad to know that his son/daughter is right here.

Let’s not grow up so fast and distant from our dads. Young ladies, spend time with your dad-you’ll know the kind of guy you should avoid. He truly wishes you the best but you can’t get the most of that if you’re so far away from him. Young men, spend time with your dad-you’ll learn of his success and mistakes and use such information to mould a better life for yourself.

Maybe your dad is always far away both emotionally and physically but please do understand with him. I always say that we all have our own personal internal struggles. You may not know what he is going through that makes him act the way he does. It is not your nagging, door slamming attitude that will solve it. Get on your knees and go to our Almighty Father in heaven. He loves to hear from you and will help your dad through every problem he’s got. Also, if you’re not from a well-to-do family, please be contented with what you have. God has blessed you well enough. You don’t have to be the richest to be the happiest. The Bible says, “Godliness with contentment is great gain.”

And dear friend, if you’ve lost your dad/guardian, be comforted to know that he has gone to be with the Lord in eternal rest and truly God cares for you and is always protecting, providing and leading you in green pastures. Trust in the Lord and cast all your cares on Him. He will always be there for you, mum and your siblings. Jesus loves you above all. Don’t ever forget this.

Everyone, please always spend time to pray for your dads, uncles, guardians, neighbours etc. God loves everyone.

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