A Father’s Greatest Gift to His Children, Part 2

“Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.” Ephesians 6:4

Searching for gifts for your children is a challenging task - given the unique tastes of each child and the ever-changing array of items. What if someone told you of a gift that every child is guaranteed to like, never breaks or tears, lasts almost forever, and can be given again and again? Best of all, it is free. Are you interested? Okay, here it is - time.

Investing your time in the lives of your children is the greatest gift a father can give. It is an investment of your heart, mind, and soul that brings sheer delight and can reap dividends for generations to come. When we give children our time, we share our love.

Nothing tells a child how much we love them more than spending time with them - not just quality time but quantity time. Children do not just want our presence; they want our participation. Joining with them in their activities knits the hearts of fathers and children together.

Most of all, when we give children our time, we give them ourselves. Material gifts are a poor substitute for the worth of a father’s devotion. God loves us so much that He gave Himself for us.

“Making the most of your time...” Ephesians 5:16