Encouragement

     I was thinking of my father this morning and then my mother, they are both with the Lord now.
I have many fond memories. I was thinking of the time I was with my dad as a little boy,maby 5 years old. We were fixing fence, I loved working with my dad, just to be with him. I pounded a staple in it went in crooked and didnt hold much. I remember he just put in another staple beside mine , " there" he said  that will be just fine. He never criticised, was always encouraging, allowed us to make mistakes, he helped us learn from them.  My father loved being with us as much as we loved being with him.  We probably made work for him go a little slower but I see now fathering is not about getting things done in a hurry, it is about a loving relationship. The fence is long gone but the memories of a dad whoe loved working with his children will live on for ever . He, without knowing, taught manny lessons of our heavenly fathers love for his children.
     Fathers out there, especially young fathers, dont get yourself in debt  so much that you loose sight of your real purpose. You are here to glorify your Father which is in heaven, there is no better way than through your family, wife, sons, daughters, working together, learning together, building relationships, spending unhurried time with one another and with your heavenly father.


                Remember, you are the best example of God to your children.


                                               Thank you and God bless.
                                              
                                               I love you,   Mark,      

correction

In my last post I quoted a passage, actually 2 verses from judges, I did not tell you which chapter, it is chapter 13 verse 8 and 12.
   I also like the description in 1 Kings 3 verse 8 and 9.  Solomon is calling the people who God gave him charge over," This so great a people". I love it. We as dads need to see our children as , " this so great a people". They are little people which God has given you charge over, remember you are raising people for God, you need Godly wisdome for that task.

                         Have a wonderful day, I love you.

                                       Mark

Fathers

I  love the concept that scripture uses as God being a father to us. I come from a family of 15. I used to say 14, one little girl died before I was born, in Gods eyes she is still part of the family. I had a loving caring father, not perfect but a God fearing man. I was blessed with 6 wonderful daughters and a very caring wife and mother of our children.
   I talk a lot about fathers on the radio, we as fathers should be an example of our heavenly father to our children. In their eyes you have always existed you didnt have a beginning and you dont have an end, you provide all for them when they are in need they come to you, they cry out to you.
    We as fathers need wisdome from our  Heavenly Father in order to train our children.

           Judges; 8 and 12 both verses say about the same thing, Help me Lord to train this child  you have promised to us.  This is upon conception that Manoah is asking for help. This is the time to start raising your young adults. You are not raising teens or children you are raising adults for His kingdome.  To all fathers, may you seek him in your task, see children as a treasured blessing from God . Then I think they will be a blessing to you and the community you live in.

           May God richly bless you.
                   
                 Love
                Mark
           

Voices

Luke 23:23  And they were instant with loud voices, requiring that he might be crucified. And the voices of them and the chief priests prevailed.
     Pilate wanted to release Jesus, he was more concerned about his worldly position than what Jesus had to offer.
    We as parents to our young children need to be careful as to what voices are affecting our children. The voices come through the media of all sorts and now it is in the hands of our children. Will those loud voices prevail in their life?
     It will take more than a few devotionals, bible studies, church services, etc. to squelch the loud voices. The battle is real and it is beyond our power or ability as parents. I sugest what  Jehoshaphat did when he faced an impossible to beat enemy.
   2Chronicles 20:12  We have no might and we dont know what to do, but our eyes are on you.
            

                                   I hope and pray that we as parents and grandparents can
                                   lead a life before our children that would speak loud
                                  voices that would turn the eyes of our children to our
                                  source of direction,   Jesus Christ 

Still learning

I still dont know what I am doing, better Logger than a Blogger, I am practicing, What I would like to accomplish is to encourage the reader to stay faithful and available to God. Ask God to give you a love for the people He has put in your pathway.
       I read Isa. 55:11  My word will accomplish what I want it to acccomplish, What we need to do is get his word out in a way that will  give the listner an appetite for more. I cant think of a better way than with Love.

                I love you, 
                Mark

Rise and Shine

This is all new to me, I am a truck driver, welder ,equipment operater, and a poor speller. But I do Love Jesus, so now I am a radio announcer,and what you call it a Logger, that dosnt sound right, maby a blogger. I hope to post some encouraging words as time goes on, be patient with me, I  am slow and I spend little time on the computer. I am also a Husband to a wonderful lady and a father to 6 wonderful ladies and a grampa to 14 wonderful boys and girls.
            May God bless you.
               Love Mark

Coming Soon...

Mark will be posting in the very near future!  Stay tuned for his words of wisdom.