Words from a Father (Part 2)

On January 1st of most years people will make resolutions and strive to achieve certain goals for the year in question.  James, you may even decide to make some yourself. I have made my own resolutions but they have less to do with a yearly goal and more to do with lifetime resolutions. One of those is to lead and guide you and to do this I have begun to write you some words from your Father.Listen to Your Father

Son I want to take this time to tell you some things very important to me and which will be important for your future.  I will endeavor to teach and live out these things as you grow.  These things are not necessary in order but should be lived out jointly like all of the instruments in a symphony playing together to make beautiful music.A Symphony of Musical Instruments

Many of these items can be summed up in a simple three words. “Be, Know, and Do!” Be a man of character. Know what and how to do things. Do it or take action, a man is supposed to take action.Listen to Your Dad

Words from your Father.Yes we know you will listen

1) Be a Man of your Word – It is important that people know that your words are true.  Keep your word even if it means harm to you.  With clear words communication is always possible.
2) Be a Man of Integrity – Have principles that you will live by. Even when it is difficult or costly the principles that you live by need to be kept. People will know you as a man of integrity if you live by consistent principles.
3) Be a Man who Serves – There will be many opportunities to serve in your life from serving your parents/family to serving people in the church and then serving in your community. A man who serves will be building bridges to connect with others and have a good testimony before others.
4) Be a Man who Works Hard – Working is something that some people don’t like to do. You need to be man who can be counted on to do tasks that are difficult. Work hard and you will be able to provide for your family.
5) Be a Man who has Fun – Men need to have fun.  Enjoy life and what you are doing.  Find things that you like to do and make time to do them.
6) Be a Man who loves Jesus Christ – This is probably the most important item son.  If you love Jesus Christ you will keep his comments and honor him.  Loving Jesus Christ makes it easier to honor him when things get difficult.