FATHER'S DAY LETTER

FATHER'S DAY LETTER

2023

A FATHER'S WISH

If I had Aladdin's Lamp and could wish just one thing for my children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, what would it be?

Would it be that they be financially prosperous?

Would it be that they be successful in their chosen vocations?

Would it be that their families would be models of perfection?

Would it be that they be recognized by the world for their political savvy?

Would it be that their lives would be happy and pain-free all the time?

Would it be that they be smart, intelligent, and well-educated?

Would it be that they have perfect health?

I think if I had one wish for my family, it would be that they would be wise. It seems to me that wisdom is one of the most important aspects of living because from wisdom flows so much of successful living.

Solomon had it right when he wrote a letter to his son and said, "Incline your ear to wisdom" (Proverbs 2:2). Solomon understood that

"Happy is the man who finds wisdom, and the man who gains understanding.

For her proceeds are better than the prophets of silver, and her gain than fine gold.

She is more precious than rubies, and all the things you may desire cannot compare with her.

Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.

She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her, and happy are all who retain her."

(Proverbs 3:13-18)

This is my wish for you, my children, because I have come in my later years to understand that there is no true living without wisdom. And remember that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. So, my beloved family, seek wisdom more than anything else in this world.

Love,

Dad/Grandpa/Greatgrandpa