The ties that bind children to their fathers

'Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children of one’s youth. Blessed is the man who fills his quiver with them! He shall not be put to shame when he speaks with his enemies in the gate.' - Psalm 127:3-5 (ESV)

Ad Astra (2019) shows the inexplicable ties that bind a father (Tommy Lee Jones) and his child (Brad Pitt). Regardless of the time fathers may be away from their children for work or other things in life, the underlying need for the love and approval of a father remains. Men need to remember how important they are in the moulding of their offspring’s futures.

Children are indeed a blessing.

It can be hard to remember this during the early morning feedings or the latest night car smash, but these incidental things should not diminish the value of the gift children are in our lives.

Fathers need to look at this opportunity as an honour and to be ‘all there’ when with our families. Some days are harder than others to do this. Thankfully the Bible gives us the instruction manual to help to mould our children and prayer provides the comfort to watch over them in all situations. Children need both quantity and quality time, but most importantly they need a father’s time and love.

Have you hugged your child today?

"As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord"- Joshua 24:15 (ESV)

This conversation starter came from the full review of the film Ad Astra @ Reel Dialogue.

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