Black Fathers--Carry Your Families

"The family is the most important foundation and we are called to recognize and honor what every father is to that foundation.... but if we are honest with ourselves we will admit that too many fathers are MIA (Missing in Action), too many fathers are AWOL (Absent Without Leave), missing from too many lives and too many homes. They've abandoned their responsibilities; they're acting like boys instead of men, and the foundations of our families have suffered because of it. You and I know this is true everywhere but nowhere it it more true than in the African-American community." (See Barack Obama's Speech on Father's Day on YouTube).

Psalm 112

Praise the LORD! Blessed is the man who fears the LORD, Who delights greatly in His commandments. His descendants will be mighty on earth; The generation of the upright will be blessed”

This bible verse about fathers shows how important fathers are and how they live their lives. A father has the ability to influence and guide the destiny of their children. In fact, a father who walks after God, will set the stage for their children to grow and achieve much more than the father himself could ever achieve. 

It's no coincidence that the Bible speaks of a Man being the HEAD of the household.. I think the problem comes in when the men, themselves aren't sure of HOW TO raise a family. Some weren't properly taught. But, just how hard is it to grasp the concept.. You planted a seed..stick around to water it and watch it grow properly. Shed light (wisdom), provide water (quality time).

**Time Out Sign**...Black Women... LET Them be there for their child(ren) if they are actively trying. Grudges hurt no one but the offspring. Kill the selfishness, and egotistical dressed emotions. It's all about communication, respect & trust. If those 3 are there, let that chiiiile go!**

**Ok, carrying on**

Let me take a moment, to state that I DO UNDERSTAND that some things change & so do people..understood. But, even if the communication amongst the parents perish--that should never affect the communication with the child(ren). Don't be responsible for another boy repeating history with what he wasn't taught.. Or for the lost little girl crawling into the laps of random men, searching for the feeling of what her Father should've given her. We have way too many broken homes in our communities. Parents are selfish. It's not just men. Women too. I think some have forgotten the IMPORTANT factor here.. the KID. Set aside differences, your pride, ego, feelings, out side opinions, etc. etc. and be a PARENT.
If not for anyone else, do it for the future results of your child(ren)...
Be apart of the reason that they succeeded--not the reason they failed.

Shoutout to those who've stepped in and helped raise a child. They didn't ask to come into this messy world.. Atleast make it comfortable for them since they're here. Put them before everything. Above everything. On your shoulders. CARRY YOUR FAMILIES.  Add to them. Multiply greatness to the UMP-teenth power..Divide nothing. That's your purpose.