LET US KNOW OUR FATHERS

Father’s role in the family, and in the society, is generally taken for granted. It is neither glamorous to be a father, nor appreciated much in everyday life. He is talked about more in the context of his responsibilities that he has to perform, or as someone who has failed the family. I have not read much about fathers in a positive and appreciative tone. Yet the fathers in real life, carry their yoke joyfully, and with dignity and honour, to the best of their ability.

A father is not without his faults. He is just as human as anyone in the family. Surely, some are terrible examples of a father. However, it is interesting to know that the bar is usually set very very high for a father and a man. Poor father, doesn’t complain, but continues to plod on.

Certainly, in many cases, a father is lacking and found wanting in regards with the expression of his feelings. It is not so much because he is emotionless. He struggles to display his emotions, many times, because, it is perceived, to do so, is to put himself in a “vulnerable” position. A father considers the responsibility is more important, than the expression of his emotions. 

A wise family, backs up their man, the father, and will pamper him with love and appreciation. This is a sure shot medicine to swell the father, and the best gift, one can ever give to their father and the man. Just try it and see.

Father is just as precious, priceless, fragile and vulnerable as the mother. It is just that he appears tougher and stronger, many times, because  it is expected of him. May the LORD help us to recognise and respect our father by showing our love and appreciation for all that they do for the family.