Through the tears, I found the courage to shout out with a battle cry to the enemy: “I have allowed you to take much from me, but as long as I stand I will defend my children!”

In my selfish pursuit of obtaining wealth for my children’s inheritance, I failed to see and understand that I was not leaving them a Godly inheritance, one that would last for eternity. I learned that it is our responsibility to leave our children with a legacy of Godly values, not just a material inheritance; but it is impossible to achieve this if we continue to spend all our time pouring ourselves into our careers and our pleasures. This is only completely secured by the priority we place upon our relationships with our children. The reality is that my divorce was a place of failure for their mom and me, because our kids didn’t sign up for any of this. As a dad, I don’t want my children to experience the pain that I experienced because of my stupid mistakes, I want better for them. I hope that these four stones will become markers in the lives of my children so they will remember my journey. The good news…the story isn’t over.

Have you ever thought of your children being treasures worth fighting for?

Is the true strength of a man better determined by physical strength/position/status or falling to his knees to weep for the heavy heart he has for his children?

I am reminded of the scene from Braveheart when Robert the Bruce confronts his father after his act of betrayal. He got caught up in the momentum of land and titles and forgot what was truly important.

Men, have we forgotten whats really important?

Stop, the corporate ladder climbing! Stop, putting all of your time and energy into your stuff! Stop spending your weekends in front of the TV watching sports! Stop [fill in the blank] and engage with your children. Its worth it!

Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be men of courage; be strong. –1 Corinthians 16:13

That is the turning point in his life…and in ours!