IBS Philippians 2:4 "Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others."
     I am very greatful to that of my parents who have lived out this verse when taking care of my sibling and I. They took care of us even when we were being difficult and disobediant. As a child I didn't know how I hard I was being for my parents. Now I see how much my parents looked out for not only me but my whole family. I am have been greatly blessed to have the parents I have. They are a living example of how a family should be and I will not forget that. I found out when I was 16 that my family is a rare one. I heard so many stories of divorce and immorality that many parents would commit. Leaving their children torn and confused. How do you tell a child, "we just don't love eachother anymore"? They will not understand why. They are too young to even begin to understand why daddy, their hero who is tall and strong and they feel safe around him, and mommy, their angel even if she isn't beautiful they think she is for they know who she is, can't stay together. My heart is broken for these children and anger is stired towards what the parents are doing. I know how
important both parents are. Dad teaches by living out the way a man in the house should be and likewise mom, shows how a woman should be in the house. They also are there to lead the children to God, which my parents did. Not only that but, they have been a big support for my siblings and I. They through love, even though I didn't think it was love at the time, disciplined us. I could go on forever about how much my parents have done for my family and I but, That would take up a lot of everyone's time. I'll just say a few more things. My parents are a great example but, it's because they learned from the greatest example in the universe. God had shown them how to treat others. They are a testiment to God's love and how it effects a family. Pastors are also like that of parents. We are being taught by all these great pastors. They are looking out for us and teaching us how things will go, out in the world. They care about us so much as to tell us to watch out for certain things. If I am wise, I will listen to the words of these pastors. Not only the pastors but, my parents as well for both care for my well being.
     With that all that said, I want to be just like my dad who took care of his family. Who also followed God in times of trouble and didn't just give up when their marriage got rough. My prayer is " God, please mold me into a man like my father, a man who will follow You and look out for the intrests of others, a man who will not leave his wife and children for selfish desires, thank You God for your love and mercy on me, amen."