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     The following words of David were spoken to his son, Solomon, prior to David’s death.  “And thou, Solomon my son, know thou the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind: for the LORD searcheth all hearts, and understandeth all the imaginations of the thoughts: if thou seek him, he will be found of thee; but if thou forsake him, he will cast thee off for ever” (I Chronicles 28:9).
     David realized that Solomon would not be successful in his personal life or in his role as king of Israel without God.  David encourages Solomon to know and to serve God.  He instructs him to seek God and never to forsake Him.  The spiritual anchor that God provides to one’s life is the most important element to success.  Without God, we are destined to struggle and fail. 
     This father’s day, there are many fathers who will recieve gifts and be pampered.  However, there is a gift that I want to challenge father’s to give to their children.  It is the gift of encouragement in faith and devotion to God.  David possessed a great faith in God.  In his own wisdom, he knew that his son needed to anchor his life in relationship to God.  Faith is a precious virtue.  Pass it on!