*I shut my office door and wept. I couldn’t hold back the tears, especially after stepping into the female hostel, now overcrowded*. *Every single girl under our care this session is under 25 years old. Some are just 12. And here’s what breaks my heart even more-none of these girls were rescued from the streets*. *Every one of them was brought in by their own parents. While checking in bags at both the girls’ and boys’ hostels, we found paraphernalia - evidence of addiction, rebellion, deep-rooted pain…* *This is not just a problem. This is a pandemic*. *Let’s stop pretending. Let’s stop covering our eyes*. *Things are NOT right with our Youths*. *Today, I read about a young man expelled from Babcock University - a teenager with a ₦100,000 ritual soap from a herbalist.* *He borrowed ₦500,000. He became a drug peddler.* *Not from a poor home. Not a street child. But a well-groomed boy from a comfortable background. Wetin him dey find? KILO NWA KIRI !!!* *What is going on with our YOUTHS? Why this desperation for quick wealth*? *What has happened to HARD WORK, INTEGRITY, and DIGNITY*? *Last week, we struggled to find a tiler for one of our projects. We had to bring in one from Togo. Why*? *Because our own YOUTH do not want to learn any skill*. *They don’t want SCHOOL.* * *They want “HOOKUP*” * *They want “YAHOO*.” * *They want to do nothing but SCROLL, LIE, PARTY and they want MONEY FAST*. *And let’s be real. You cannot do Yahoo or Hookup without drugs or Alcohol. They go hand in hand*. *My heart is heavy. Are we just going to fold our hands and watch this generation waste away*? *PARENTS! Wake up*! *Where are you*? *Why the silence*? *Why the complacency*? *Why are some of us condoning and funding this destructive lifestyle*? *Your child doesn’t need a new Phone - they need PURPOSE*. *They don’t need more Data - they need DISCIPLINE*. *They don’t need “FREEDOM” - they need BOUNDARIES*. *We cannot keep blaming SOCIETIES, FRIENDS, INFLUENCERS. It starts from the HOME*. *Please, let’s start talking again*. *Let’s check their bags*. *Let’s check their hearts*. *Let’s check ourselves*. *To every Parent reading this please be present*. *Your child doesn’t just need your MONEY; they need your TIME and VOICE*. *Ask questions. Don’t be afraid to dig deeper, even if it’s uncomfortable*. *Teach values. Wealth is GOOD, but WISDOM, CHARACTER, and CONTENTMENT are better*. *Be their safe space. If you don’t listen, the world will and it will feed them lies*. *Let’s rise up and fight for the souls of our children. We may not be able to save all, but we must not give up on the ones we can reach* *They are not just the future - they are our now*. _*Let’s not lose them...*_ *WHEN PARENTS FAIL – HOW LACK OF DISCIPLINE IS CREATING A GENERATION OF LOST SOULS* There was a time when parents raised warriors. Now, they raise weaklings. A time when children feared their fathers’ discipline. Now, children insult their fathers online. A time when a slap from your mother could reset your entire future. Now, mothers watch their children twerk for clout. The world changed — not because evil became more powerful, but because parents became weaker. Children no longer have boundaries. No fear. No respect. No discipline. And the result? A generation that mocks God, worships vanity, and embraces sin with pride. *BRUTAL THREAD:* 1. *CHILDREN WITHOUT DISCIPLINE BECOME ADULTS WITHOUT SELF-CONTROL* A child who never hears “NO” at home will hear “NO” from life when it’s too late. The boy who was never told to control his desires will become a man addicted to sex, gambling, and laziness. The girl who was never told to respect herself would become a woman who exposes her body for money and attention. The child who was never corrected for lying will become an adult who deceives, manipulates, and steals. If parents don’t discipline their children, the world will punish them later. 2. *THE FALL OF FAMILY VALUES IS THE RISE OF MORAL DECAY* What happened to parenting? Mothers used to teach daughters how to be women of dignity. Now, they encourage them to _“secure the bag”_ by any means. Fathers used to teach sons how to be responsible men. Now, they are absent — either too weak, too distracted, or too scared to lead. So children are now learning from TikTok instead of at home, and the internet is raising a generation with no fear of God and no sense of direction. 3. *PARENTS WHO SPOIL THEIR CHILDREN ARE DESTROYING THEM* Giving your child everything they want is the fastest way to ruin them. A child who never worked for anything will grow up lazy and entitled. A child who was never disciplined will grow up thinking life has no consequences. A child who was never corrected will grow up believing they can do anything and get away with it. Now, we have a world full of adults who can’t handle rejection, can’t handle failure, and can’t handle life. 4. *WHEN PARENTS CHOOSE FRIENDSHIP OVER LEADERSHIP, CHAOS FOLLOWS* Many parents today want to be their child’s friend instead of their leader. So instead of saying: ❌ _"This behaviour is wrong!"_ They say, _"She’s just expressing herself."_ ❌ _"You must work for what you want!"¢ They say, ¢"Let me buy it for you."_ ❌ _"This is not acceptable!"_ They say, _"I don't want to hurt their feelings."_ And just like that, we have a generation of weak people who cry over small problems and break down when life gets tough. 5. *THE NEW GENERATION LOVES PLEASURE BUT HATES RESPONSIBILITY* Discipline used to be normal. Now, a child calls it _"abuse"_ when a parent corrects them. Now, teachers can’t discipline students because _"it’s too harsh."_ Now, young people demand freedom but reject accountability. Everyone wants to enjoy, but no one wants to work. And this is why: The streets are full of lazy men chasing quick money. Social media is full of young girls selling their bodies for attention. Homes are full of broken families because nobody was raised to be a good partner or parent. 6. *WHEN CHILDREN LOSE DISCIPLINE, THEY LOSE THEIR FUTURE.* Many young men today are addicted to masturbation, pornography, and cheap pleasure — because nobody taught them self-control. Many young women today expose their bodies for social media likes — because nobody taught them self-respect. Many young people today are broke, weak, and mentally unstable — because nobody taught them how to survive hardship. The devil is not the problem. The parents failed. 7. *IF WE DON’T FIX PARENTING, THE WORLD WILL GET WORSE.* If we continue like this, the next generation will: ⚠️ Have no morals. ⚠️ Have no work ethic. ⚠️ Have no fear of God. Society will collapse — not because of demons, but because of poor parenting. *BOTTOM LINE:* If you are a parent, discipline your children. If you are young, discipline yourself. Because the world will not be kind to those who were raised without discipline. *Let’s raise warriors, not weaklings.* *Pls forward this to family and friends, especially to those with young and teenage children* May Almighty GOD help us all, Ameen

Parenting is a legacy that shapes the future, every decision and action has a lasting impact on the next generation, it's a big responsibility but also incredibly rewarding

*Let’s stop pretending. Let’s stop covering our eyes*. *Things are NOT right with our Youths*. *Today, i read about a young man expelled from Babcock University-a teenager with a ₦100,000 ritual soap from a herbalist.* *He borrowed ₦500,000. He became a drug peddler.* *Not from a poor home. Not a street child. But a well-groomed boy from a comfortable background. Wetin him dey find? KILO NWA KIRI !!!* *What is going on with our YOUTHS? Why this desperation for quick wealth*? *What has happened to HARD WORK, INTEGRITY, and DIGNITY*? *Last week, we struggled to find a tiler for one of our projects. We had to bring in one from Togo. Why*? *Because our own YOUTH do not want to learn any skill*. *They don’t want SCHOOL.* *They want “HOOKUP*” *They want “YAHOO*.” *They want to do nothing but SCROLL, LIE, PARTY and they want MONEY FAST*. *And let’s be real. You cannot do Yahoo or Hookup without drugs or Alcohol. They go hand in hand*. *My heart is heavy. Are we just going to fold our hands and watch this generation waste away*? *PARENTS! Wake up*! *Where are you*? *Why the silence*? *Why the complacency*? *Why are some of us condoning and funding this destructive lifestyle*? *Your child doesn’t need a new PHONE-they need PURPOSE*. *They don’t need more DATA-they need DISCIPLINE*. *They don’t need “FREEDOM”-they need BOUNDARIES*. *We cannot keep blaming SOCIETIES, FRIENDS, INFLUENCERS. It starts from the HOME*. *Please, let’s start talking again*. *Let’s check their bags*. *Let’s check their hearts*. *Let’s check ourselves*. *To every Parent reading this please be present*. *Your child doesn’t just need your MONEY; they need your TIME and VOICE*. *Ask questions. Don’t be afraid to dig deeper, even if it’s uncomfortable*. *Teach values. Wealth is GOOD, but WISDOM, CHARACTER, and CONTENTMENT are better*. *Be their safe space. If you don’t listen, the world will and it will feed them lies*. *Let’s rise up and fight for the souls of our children. We may not be able to save all, but we must not give up on the ones we can reach* *They are not just the future-they are our now*. _*Let’s not lose them...*_ *WHEN PARENTS FAIL – HOW LACK OF DISCIPLINE IS CREATING A GENERATION OF LOST SOULS* There was a time when parents raised warriors. Now, they raise weaklings. A time when children feared their fathers’ discipline. Now, children insult their fathers online. A time when a slap from your mother could reset your entire future. Now, mothers watch their children twerk for clout. The world changed—not because evil became more powerful, but because parents became weaker. Children no longer have boundaries. No fear. No respect. No discipline. And the result? A generation that mocks God, worships vanity, and embraces sin with pride. *BRUTAL THREAD:* 1. *CHILDREN WITHOUT DISCIPLINE BECOME ADULTS WITHOUT SELF-CONTROL* A child who never hears “NO” at home will hear “NO” from life when it’s too late. The boy who was never told to control his desires will become a man addicted to sex, gambling, and laziness. The girl who was never told to respect herself would become a woman who exposes her body for money and attention. The child who was never corrected for lying will become an adult who deceives, manipulates, and steals. If parents don’t discipline their children, the world will punish them later. 2. *THE FALL OF FAMILY VALUES IS THE RISE OF MORAL DECAY* What happened to parenting? Mothers used to teach daughters how to be women of dignity. Now, they encourage them to “secure the bag” by any means. Fathers used to teach sons how to be responsible men. Now, they are absent—either too weak, too distracted, or too scared to lead. So children are now learning from TikTok instead of home, and the internet is raising a generation with no fear of God and no sense of direction. 3. *PARENTS WHO SPOIL THEIR CHILDREN ARE DESTROYING THEM* Giving your child everything they want is the fastest way to ruin them. A child who never worked for anything will grow up lazy and entitled. A child who was never disciplined will grow up thinking life has no consequences. A child who was never corrected will grow up believing they can do anything and get away with it. Now, we have a world full of adults who can’t handle rejection, can’t handle failure, and can’t handle life. 4. *WHEN PARENTS CHOOSE FRIENDSHIP OVER LEADERSHIP, CHAOS FOLLOWS* Many parents today want to be their child’s friend instead of their leader. So instead of saying: ❌ "This behaviour is wrong!" They say, "She’s just expressing herself." ❌ "You must work for what you want!" They say, "Let me buy it for you." ❌ "This is not acceptable!" They say, "I don't want to hurt their feelings." And just like that, we have a generation of weak people who cry over small problems and break down when life gets tough. 5. *THE NEW GENERATION LOVES PLEASURE BUT HATES RESPONSIBILITY* Discipline used to be normal. Now, a child calls it "abuse" when a parent corrects them. Now, teachers can’t discipline students because "it’s too harsh." Now, young people demand freedom but reject accountability. Everyone wants to enjoy, but no one wants to work. And this is why: The streets are full of lazy men chasing quick money. Social media is full of young girls selling their bodies for attention. Homes are full of broken families because nobody was raised to be a good partner or parent. 6. *WHEN CHILDREN LOSE DISCIPLINE, THEY LOSE THEIR FUTURE.* Many young men today are addicted to masturbation, pornography, and cheap pleasure—because nobody taught them self-control. Many young women today expose their bodies for social media likes—because nobody taught them self-respect. Many young people today are broke, weak, and mentally unstable—because nobody taught them how to survive hardship. The devil is not the problem. The parents failed. 7. *IF WE DON’T FIX PARENTING, THE WORLD WILL GET WORSE.* If we continue like this, the next generation will: ⚠️ Have no morals. ⚠️ Have no work ethic. ⚠️ Have no fear of God. Society will collapse—not because of demons, but because of poor parenting. *BOTTOM LINE:* If you are a parent, discipline your children. If you are young, discipline yourself. Because the world will not be kind to those who were raised without discipline. *Let’s raise warriors, not weaklings.*

“Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” — Proverbs 22:6 Raising children isn’t the job of a school, a screen, or society — it’s the divine responsibility of parents. Discipline may cause tears today, but it prevents heartbreak tomorrow. That early morning church, those prayers, the firm "no" — they build more than behavior… they build destiny. Parenting with purpose isn’t always popular. It’s not always easy. But the fruit it bears will distinguish your children in a careless world. Toys won’t raise them. Entertainment won’t guide them. Truth, presence, and prayer will. Let’s raise children who know God — not just about Him. Let’s build legacies, not just lifestyles.

IF WE DON’T FIX PARENTING, THE WORLD WILL GET WORSE.* If we continue like this, the next generation will: ⚠️ Have no morals. ⚠️ Have no work ethic. ⚠️ Have no fear of God. Society will collapse— not because of demons, butbecause of poor parenting. *BOTTOM LINE:* If you are a parent, discipline your children. If you are young, discipline yourself. Let’s raise warriors, not weaklings.* Share this post let it get to everyone

THE FALL OF FAMILY VALUES IS THE RISE OF MORAL DECAY* What happened to parenting? Mothers used to teach daughters how to be women of dignity. Now, they encourage them to “secure the bag” by any means. Fathers used to teach sons how to be responsible men. Now, they are absent—either too weak, too distracted, or too scared to lead. So children are now learning from TikTok instead of home, and the internet is raising a generation with no fear of God and no sense of direction..✍️

FATHERHOOD: MORE THAN A TITLE — IT’S A LIFELONG RESPONSIBILITY 💪👨‍👧‍👦 Dear Men, Being a father is not just about biology — it’s about responsibility. Anyone can father a child, but it takes commitment, sacrifice, and intentional presence to truly be a Dad. Here’s what responsible fatherhood really looks like: 📌 1. Fatherhood Is Not Fertility Getting a woman pregnant is fertility. Fatherhood begins when you step into the responsibility of raising, loving, and guiding that child. Being a sperm donor is biology — being a father is purpose. 📌 2. You’re Your Son’s First Hero & Your Daughter’s First Love The way you show up in your child's life will shape their confidence, identity, and how they relate with others. Be present, intentional, and nurturing. 📌 3. A Father Is a Protector Children feel safer when Dad is around. Your presence builds security. Your voice brings comfort. Your discipline gives direction. Don’t be absent — be involved. 📌 4. Fatherhood Is Sacrifice It means saying no to some things so you can say yes to your children. Sacrificing personal pleasure, ego, and sometimes comfort — for your children’s future. 📌 5. Fatherhood Is Service, Not Privilege True fatherhood means: Loving unconditionally ❤️ Providing diligently 💼 Disciplining wisely 🧠 Guiding spiritually 🙏 Being emotionally available 🤝 📌 6. Time Is the Currency of Fatherhood Money is great. Gifts are lovely. But your time is the most valuable gift you can give. Kids spell love as T-I-M-E. 📌 7. Irresponsible Fatherhood Damages Generations Many of the problems in society — addiction, cr!me, emotional instability — often stem from fathers who were absent, passive, or abus!ve. Your role matters more than you think. 📌 8. Be a Teacher and Value-Giver Instill godly values. Teach integrity, respect, and hard work. Model love in your home. Your children are watching and learning from you. 📌 9. Raise Them in the Way of the Lord Scripture says, "Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old, he will not depart from it." (Proverbs 22:6) Let Christ be the foundation of your parenting. 📌 10. Fatherhood Is Legacy Your impact should outlive you — through your children, your wisdom, your values, and the love you planted in their hearts. This is the greatest joy of all. 🙏 A Prayer for Fathers: May God help us not to fail in our fatherly calling. May our children rise and call us blessed. May our homes be full of joy and peace. In Jesus' Name, Amen. 👑 Fathers, You Are Heroes Your role is divine. Your presence is powerful. Your love is life-changing. Let’s raise kings and queens for the Kingdom. You will not fail in marriage in Jesus name Kindly share this message with your loved ones 🙏

FATHERHOOD: MORE THAN A TITLE — IT’S A LIFELONG RESPONSIBILITY 💪👨‍👧‍👦 Dear Men, Being a father is not just about biology — it’s about responsibility. Anyone can father a child, but it takes commitment, sacrifice, and intentional presence to truly be a Dad. Here’s what responsible fatherhood really looks like: 📌 1. Fatherhood Is Not Fertility Getting a woman pregnant is fertility. Fatherhood begins when you step into the responsibility of raising, loving, and guiding that child. Being a sperm donor is biology — being a father is purpose. 📌 2. You’re Your Son’s First Hero & Your Daughter’s First Love The way you show up in your child's life will shape their confidence, identity, and how they relate with others. Be present, intentional, and nurturing. 📌 3. A Father Is a Protector Children feel safer when Dad is around. Your presence builds security. Your voice brings comfort. Your discipline gives direction. Don’t be absent — be involved. 📌 4. Fatherhood Is Sacrifice It means saying no to some things so you can say yes to your children. Sacrificing personal pleasure, ego, and sometimes comfort — for your children’s future. 📌 5. Fatherhood Is Service, Not Privilege True fatherhood means: Loving unconditionally ❤️ Providing diligently 💼 Disciplining wisely 🧠 Guiding spiritually 🙏 Being emotionally available 🤝 📌 6. Time Is the Currency of Fatherhood Money is great. Gifts are lovely. But your time is the most valuable gift you can give. Kids spell love as T-I-M-E. 📌 7. Irresponsible Fatherhood Damages Generations Many of the problems in society — addiction, cr!me, emotional instability — often stem from fathers who were absent, passive, or abus!ve. Your role matters more than you think. 📌 8. Be a Teacher and Value-Giver Instill godly values. Teach integrity, respect, and hard work. Model love in your home. Your children are watching and learning from you. 📌 9. Raise Them in the Way of the Lord Scripture says, "Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old, he will not depart from it." (Proverbs 22:6) Let Christ be the foundation of your parenting. 📌 10. Fatherhood Is Legacy Your impact should outlive you — through your children, your wisdom, your values, and the love you planted in their hearts. This is the greatest joy of all. 🙏 A Prayer for Fathers: May God help us not to fail in our fatherly calling. May our children rise and call us blessed. May our homes be full of joy and peace. In Jesus' Name, Amen. 👑 Fathers, You Are Heroes Your role is divine. Your presence is powerful. Your love is life-changing. Let’s raise kings and queens for the Kingdom. You will not fail in marriage in Jesus' name

Don’t Let people around you Stop You From Raising Your Boys Into Men You’re not just raising boys. You’re raising future protectors. Future builders. Future kings. And if you let softness win in your home—if you let comfort replace character—you won’t just lose your sons… You’ll unleash broken men into a world that already has too many of them. Let’s be clear: The world doesn’t care about a man’s feelings. It only respects his function. So if your wife thinks your discipline is “too harsh,” “too traditional,” or “too outdated”—remind her: You’re not raising a pet. You’re preparing a warrior. Let’s break it down: — 1. You’re Not a Disciplinarian—You’re a Blacksmith Your job isn’t to scold. It’s to forge. A boy’s ego must be shaped. His emotions must be tempered. His desires must be trained. Because if you don’t train your son? The streets will. The courts will. The morgue will. And all that “gentle parenting” won’t mean a thing when he can’t hold a job, respect a woman, or lead his own family. So stop letting softness sabotage strength. And stop letting your wife treat your correction like cruelty. — 2. Disagree in Private—Stand United in Front of the Kids If she undercuts you in front of your son? You lose him. It’s that simple. Because when Mom says “he’s too hard on you” or rolls her eyes when you speak? She’s not protecting the boy. She’s dividing the home. A divided voice equals no voice. And when your child sees you lose authority? He stops listening. Not just to you—but to all discipline. So talk it out later. But in front of the children? You are the father. Period. — 3. Provision Is More Than Money—It’s Authority You want to lead? Provide. You want to enforce discipline? Provide. You want your sons to listen when you speak? Provide. Because the man who carries the weight has the right to set the rules. You don’t need to buy Ferraris. But you need to be the reason the lights stay on and the fridge isn’t empty. Your wife can supplement. But never surrender provision. Because a man who doesn’t provide? Gets parented by his own children. — 4. Don’t Raise Another Man’s Child and Ignore Your Own You’re not the savior. You’re not Jesus in sandals. You don’t need to “fix” the broken family she walked away from. You need to build your own. Every second you spend raising someone else’s child while yours goes without? You’re training a son who will one day ask: “Where were you when I needed you?” And he won’t care about your noble intentions. He’ll only remember your absence. So unless he shares your DNA or your last name? Let that child’s father do his job. And do yours with your own. — 5. Fight for Custody Like Their Lives Depend on It—Because They Do Don’t let courts rob you. Don’t let systems silence you. Don’t let her take them away because “you’re not emotionally available.” You are their father. And the presence of a strong father reduces crime, depression, suicide, and dropout rates. When Dad stays? Kids thrive. Especially boys. So if they take them from you? Fight. With everything. Your name. Your legacy. Your money. Because your sons don’t just need a parent—they need a model. And you are that model. — Final Word: You’re Not Raising Sons—You’re Building a Civilization Don’t apologize for being firm. Don’t shrink because she cries. Don’t surrender because she calls it “toxic.” The world is falling apart because men stopped fathering. And wives started interfering. Be gentle, yes. But never passive. Because one day your son will face storms you can’t stop. And the only thing that will protect him… Is the strength you had the courage to build into him. So raise your voice. Raise your standard. Raise your boys into men.

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_*THE BEST WAY TO BE A FATHER:*_ 1. BE THERE The biggest failure as a man is having a child and rejecting that child, abdicating your responsibility as a father, being quick to have sex and quicker to run away when pregnancy comes. Too many children are hurting because of a father who is alive but has disowned them, it makes the child grow feeling unwanted and unloved, it dents the child's self esteem and some become adults with a constant feeling of rejection. If you have a child, be there; no matter how bad things are between you and the mother of the child- be there; you owe it to your young one. 2. TELL YOUR DAUGHTER SHE IS BEAUTIFUL The first man to compliment a girl should be her father, the first man to take note of her beauty should be her dad. A girl should grow up convinced she is beautiful and feeling like a king's princess that even when boys and men try to woo her saying she's beautiful she responds "I know, dad has been telling me that for years". Too many girls fall for preying men because they are desperately looking for affection, they have daddy issues and had no encounter with a male figure who genuinely loved them before the preying men noticed their boobs and hips; so they fall prey to men who use compliments and give attention as a carrot to lure to a trap that leads to hurt. 3. MODEL MANHOOD TO THE SONS A boy comes into the world as a naive student who will absorb what the male figures around him teach. He can be taught the right way to be a man or be misled. He learns how to treat females whether good or bad from the men around him. He should learn proper manhood from the father. The father should model how best to treat and respect females, how to love as a man, how to work, how to provide, how to be a man of integrity. This learning should be in the form of loving mentorship, too many men grow up with an absent father, too many grow up with a father who puts too much pressure on the poor boy inorder to win daddy's approval that they grow up frustrated and angry at the world because their transition from boy to man was cruel and made to be a test to win a nod than a smooth mentorship process. Too many boys are left to find their way and in so doing will make many mistakes and end up half-grown boys in men's bodies. 4. EAT WITH YOUR FAMILY Food brings people together, one of the greatest show of security to a child is when the dad makes time to share meals. 5. BE THE SPIRITUAL LEADER The father should be the High Priest. He should lead the child/ children towards living a Godly life, he should be seen praying, reading God's word, living out a Godly life, loving. The child should be given a Godly foundation that will shape a stable future and the father should be seen submitting to the God who gave the child life and who makes parenthood possible. 6. LISTEN A child with a father who loves to listen grows in confidence. When a child feels he/she can tell daddy anything, no battle will intimidate the child. Sometimes you don't have to say much, just sit back and pay attention. The first need of love is to be listened to, to be treated like how you feel and what you have to say is important. 7. GIVE ADVICE A father should be there to offer counsel whether solicited or not. Children cry for direction. As a father, be involved in the process of the seeking of answers. Be open about your mistakes (no lying you used to get straight A's in school), your childhood, your lessons and your expectations of the child. Give advice not as a dictator whose word is final lest you isolate yourself from the child because the child can do what you ask yet fear and despise you; but help the child understand why you are insisting on your way, help the child understand your reasons, train your child to think through solutions; this way, he/ she will grow up with the self-sufficient capacity of making sound and wise decisions. 8. BE PRESENT The father's presence should be felt, too many fathers have left parenting to the wife. The best test of love is the giving of time, do not fail this test. 9. REFRAIN FROM THROWING MONEY AT THE PROBLEM No matter how rich you are, fatherhood is not done by throwing money at issues. When your child complains of your absence, when problems arise, when dealing with your child becomes a handful and you feel you have no time; don't use money to silence or appease the child. Fatherhood is a hands on approach, it will not be easy but its fruits are sweet. Don't escape through your ATM. Material things can contain a child for a while, but soon the child will look around and see empty things but no love from dad. 10. SHOW UP Make daddy appearances; show up at your child's sports day, birthday, parent's day, graduation or any other special day. Make random visits to what your child cares alot about even if for a few minutes. Meet your child's friends briefly, let your child feel daddy's loving eyes are watching over me. An employee feels special when the boss makes a random visit to smile at the employee's work, a citizen feels special when The President makes a surprise visit to greet the citizen, a child feels special when daddy makes a loving phonecall or shows up to demonstrate he cares. 11. BE A SUPER HERO Be strength to your child, the rock that is a shelter, the refuge and defender to your child. The attributes of God the Heavenly Father, model them as an earthly father. 12. CAST A VISION With your wife, cast a vision for your family. Define what you expect from your child because children love living up to a target. Make the vision and values that should govern your family plain and simple for the child to live by. Your role is to show leadership. 13. STAY FOCUSED Casting a vision is not enough, you must not abandon ship. The man is the one who proposes to a woman for marriage, he initiates the formation of a family, but too many men let down the family they themselves initiated. They start having affairs, wasting time and money on women and being distracted by meaningless pursuits as their children suffer. Don't let go of the steering wheel, drive your family car its full course. 14. BE A SUCCESS STORY, SUCCEED AS A MAN successed as a professional, succeed in life, shine in society. Children love to brag about their dad, be the best man in your child/ children's eyes, the one to grow up to be like. Let it be an honor to carry your name as a surname. 15. LOVE THE MOTHER Your wife acquires a new position when you have children, she is not just your wife but the mother of your children. Your child/ children love both of you the same and the desire of a child is to see mum and dad in love working as a team. A child should grow up with the demonstration of how true love looks like from mum and dad.

*THE RESTORER'S DAILY GUIDE* DATE: FRIDAY 27TH JUNE 2025 THEME: *YOUR WORKS SHALL BE REWARDED* MEMORIZE 2 Chronicles 15:7 "Be ye strong therefore, and let not your hands be weak: for your work shall be rewarded." READ Jeremiah 31:16-17 Thus saith the LORD; Refrain thy voice from weeping, and thine eyes from tears: for thy work shall be rewarded, saith the LORD; and they shall come again from the land of the enemy. And there is hope in thine end, saith the LORD, that thy children shall come again to their own border. THOUGHT FOR THE DAY *Genuine rewards come from God who rewards all men based on their works.* MESSAGE The whole universe is powered by laws; and one of such cardinal laws, is the law of "Sowing and reaping" or "Doing and getting" it is based on this law that a believer should be confident that his or her works shall be rewarded. It is a righteous thing to expect the rewards of our works in every areas where we have bestowed sincere and heart felt Labours. The scriptures say; "Every Labour deserves a profit" God rewards people who Labour sincerely and genuinely from their heart in rendering humanitarian services to all men. Genuine rewards come from God who rewards all men based on their works. And it doesn't matter how much you Labour in any area of life, except the LORD blesses the work of your hands, you may Labour in vain. There are several works to be considered in this light; 1. The works of God. When we partner with God in His work towards kingdom advancement. John 6:28 "Then said they unto him, What shall we do, that we might work the works of God?" 2. The works of our hands. When we dedicate ourselves to doing the works of our hands as in vocation. Deuteronomy 2:7 "For the LORD thy God hath blessed thee in all the works of thy hand: he knoweth thy walking through this great wilderness: these forty years the LORD thy God hath been with thee; thou hast lacked nothing." 3. When we render voluntary service in God's house or vineyard. Exodus 23:25-26 "And ye shall serve the LORD your God, and he shall bless thy bread, and thy water; and I will take sickness away from the midst of thee. There shall nothing cast their young, nor be barren, in thy land: the number of thy days I will fulfil." 4. When we render voluntary services generally to humanity. Galatians 6:9-10 "And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not." 5. And when we partner with God to raise our kids in godliness. I believe God rewards godly parents who raise up their kids in the way of the LORD and with good education as well. We get rewarded as we see them grow up with godly values and virtues. There's no greater joy of parenting than this. For every Labour bestowed in these directions, there is a reward from God. Although, sometimes, our rewards can be delayed due to some spiritual manipulations and satanic interferences but God's word stands sure concerning His rewards for every righteous labours. Some people give up when their labours are about to yield results due to impatience and frustrations; but if you are patient a little more, YOUR WORKS SHALL BE REWARDED. I prophesy that you will receive a good reward for all your Labours of love in Jesus name. PROPHETIC WORD All fruitless efforts come to an end in your life in Jesus name. Henceforth, God will turn things around for your good in Jesus name. The second half of the year will be evident with heavy abundance for you in Jesus name. ACTION STEPS 1. Fix your heart on God for the rewards of your works as you put in excellence in your work. 2. Give top priority to God's work in everything. 3. Don't be weary in well doing. Love more and live on. PRAYERS Dear heavenly Father, thank you for today's devotional guide. Oh God of all rewards. Remember all my Labours of love and bring me into the fullness of my rewards in Jesus name. REMEMBER *Genuine rewards come from God who rewards all men based on their works.* AUTHOR: JEDIDIAH DAVID DAILY READING: 1Samuel 30; Songs of Solomon 5; Daniel 12; Mark 5; Col 1. HYMN What a Friend we have in Jesus, All our sins and griefs to bear ! What a privilege to carry Everything to God in prayer ! Oh, what peace we often forfeit, Oh, what needless pain we bear------ All because we do not carry Everything to God in prayer ! 2 Have we trials and temptations ? Is there trouble anywhere ? We should never be discouraged ; Take it to the Lord in prayer. Can we find a Friend so faithful, Who will all our sorrows share? Jesus knows our every weakness----- Take it to the Lord in prayer ! 3 Are we weak and heavy-laden, Cumbered with a load of care ? Precious Saviour, still our refuge----- Take it to the Lord in prayer. Do thy friends despise, forsake thee ? Take it to the Lord in prayer ; In His arms He'll take and shield thee. Thou wilt find a solace there, PLEASE SHARE