WHAT DADS SHOULD DO
“The first shall be last.”
First up in the morning. First to step on a creaking floor. First to test the chilly air, turn the shower knob and wait for pipes to warm. First to see the sun. First to think through the day, to worry about bills coming due, kids growing up, and duties to fill. It’s what Dads should do.
First to the coffee pot, then to the coffee cup. First to sit still, absorb the moment and treasure the silence. First to go to God. First to say a prayer, read the Word, confess sin, cast cares. First to admit fault, to acknowledge failure, to plead for wisdom, to try again. It’s what Dads should do.
First to say, “Good-bye”. First to seize the day. First to run the race, to lead the way, to face the world. It’s what Dads should do.
First among friends. First to lend a hand, loan a tool, leave a tip. It’s what Dads should do.
First responder. First one called. First line of defense. First to rescue from danger, protect from harm, offer assurance, deliver hope. It’s what Dads should do.
First one on Mom’s list. First coach to sons. First hero for daughters. First to defend nations. First to try. First to fail. First to bridge chasms of the unknown. First to break the dew. First to chart the uncharted. It’s what Dads should do.
First to call it a day, to turn it back over to God, to ‘hit the hay’, to fall asleep on the couch or in the chair. It’s what Dads do when they’re...first up in the morning; first to step on a creaking floor; first to…..
(No offense intended to Moms by emphasizing Dads. Your 'firsts' are also valued..highly...--Stephen)
--Gourmet Thoughts for A Gourmet Day ** Fresh Brewed Here Every Monday-- Millions of us begin our day with coffee. For some its a necessity; for others a simple luxury. Which ever your case, I want to share it with you occasionally--not to intrude, but, hopefully to enhance by offering a thought, an idea, an insight, or a story. After all, what better way to begin a gourmet day than with a gourmet thought and hot coffee?
