-  WHERE HAVE ALL THE FATHERS GONE?   Part II  


According to Statistics Canada's latest figures,  in Ont. there are over 2 million families with children - of which 486,105 are single parent families; of which over 84,000 17% are led by single dads.  That leaves 83% being run by single moms.

In this politically correct culture, women are seen as the primary or sole parent, where dads are not essential to child-rearing or the establishment of a strong, healthy family unit. Fathers are considered persona non grata. Dad has been coaxed or driven out of the garden of his home.

Studies have shown that children from single-parent homes are more likely to have emotional problems, use drugs and drop out of school.

This sad condition of our youths can be directly traced to the attack upon and the disintegration of families as it is being radically redefined away from its traditional norm, in post-modernity.

And the head, dad, the father, has been attacked, trivialized, anesthetized, mesmerized and traumatized into a much-maligned, ridiculed symbol of emotional and mental senility, and absurdity, in many, many quarters.

This is quite evident in many churches today. The strategy has been quite effective because, we all know that a body without a head is dead.

The breakdown of the family, with dueling divorces, where one parent; usually mom; influences the children against the other; fatherless children, pornography, abortion - any of the major social issues - find their root in the inability or reluctance of men to be men in fathering their children. It's as if men have been drugged, mugged, sedated, abated, miscalculated and emasculated into futility and imbecility. Lord, have mercy!

In contrast, a godly dad is a compassionate, loving, caring and strong individual. A real father reflects the image of Father God. He's alert to and aware of the needs of his family.

I say: Dad, step up to the plate as God made you to: It's a family affair, sir!

If it doesn't begin at home, then the place where we all look up to - the church must then step into the gap - must show men the way - God´s way. ~

So many fatherless children are yearning for affirmation, affection and acceptance - a father's abiding love.

With the continuing dissolution of the family, many men are in retreat. They're retreating into a position of irresponsibility and uncaring for their families.

And undoubtedly, in many two-parent families, the pain of an absent or emotionally distant dad compounds the problems of our troubled youths.

And this fact of a generation being mainly mothered in the absence of the guardianship of fathers is clearly borne out by the single-mothers population in every evangelical church. So many fatherless families. So many fatherless children in our churches everywhere.

Hence the question: Where have all the Fathers gone?

Men have been misled about their God-given leadership role in the home. Where's Dad?

Some dads are involved in the greatest threats to meaningful family life: fatigue, time pressures, over-commitment, workholism and in so doing they're failing to pass on a spiritual legacy/heritage to their children, even as they're busy in church rituals.

Dad, spending time with your kids is vital way to model your convictions and beliefs. Strong family ties are a blessing from the Lord. Godly fathering raises kids who have confidence, respect, integrity; they know who they are; and other attributes to make any parent proud. Dad is a Hero in their eyes; and rightly so.

The Scriptures tell us in Psalm 127:3 ´Children are a privilege or heritage from God.  They are entrusted into our care for nurturing and safekeeping.   And with wisdom and dependence on your heavenly Father, earthly fathers are to accept this privilege to develop potential and pride in their children.
Good,  caring,  loving dads are Heroes.
There´s no substitute for a father´s love!
... to be continued

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