We have a saying, "Trouble begins at the top, then trickles down". Of course, it refers to leadership in a company causing issues to trouble those below them.
I am talking about Fathers. Today, so many are not doing what they are supposed to be doing. The bible clearly states what dads should do. Discipline their children in Jehovah's way. In that sentence it carries a number of things fathers should do.
When I was a child I thought it meant beating a child when they did wrong things. Well, can be used but it should be used out of love, not anger, or any negative emotion. Fathers, should take the lead in worshiping Jehovah. Not the mother if the father is alive. We need to pay attention to them, and really listen to them. Sometimes it means we should be quiet more as we listen. Active listening is important because with Jehovah's help you can see your child's heart.
A father must make the truth his own. This is so important. If I am going through the motions so to speak because of my wife, the family will know it. The children will feel it. I know this from my own experience. I was happy when we could not make meetings. I thought to myself "yes! now I can play more!".
Now, I view the meetings for what they truly are: worship to Jehovah. When I pay attention and make changes, or decisions based on what we hear at the meetings my life becomes full of happiness. It does not become easier. But, I have tools to use to make things bearable while being on a strict watch.
I can see my sons looking forward to Sunday meetings, and enjoying the mid week meeting, and looking forward to our family worship!!!
This makes me so happy. It also teaches a lesson when I compare my childhood. My father didn't make the truth his own. I know this especially now that I am father, and I followed his bad example, then stopped. Now, I love talking about Jehovah to my sons. I love listening to them as they meditate on the things we are learning.
Well, time to vacation is next week so I plan to use this time for family and time with my wife.
/tata
oh i feel so bad for Korean kids....vacation homework....on vacation......WHAT?!??!?!
