Pastor Adeolu Olumodeji Victor

Another dad - son conversation

Son: Dad, if I stopped being a good boy, would I still be your child?

Dad: That's an unusual question, what's on your mind really?

Son: I just wanted to know dad. I seem not to be sure of many things these days.

Dad: Like, not sure if I'm really your dad?

Son: Dad, please. Just give me an answer. It could help sort out my many confusions.

Dad: Well, to your question. Permit me to answer with a question. Did you become my son by being a good boy?

Son: *chuckle. Did I even know my left from my right?

Dad: Now that you know your left from right, did that make me less your father?

Son: That's what I need to know, dad.

Dad: Father-son relationship is blood. I gave birth to you, that's how I became your dad. To stop being your dad, we have to reverse the process.

Son: I understand, dad.

Dad: Now boy, tell what's been happening to you.

Son: Yes dad. I have been struggling with habits. It always look like I can't win.

Dad: it's all part of growing up and being responsible. I am here to guide you and help you make the right choices. That's part of my duty as a father.

Son: *Grins. Interesting. You won't be irritated, or even condemn me?

Dad: We are family, son. Your failure is my failure. I identify with you always.

Son: *Looks surprised. I can't even believe it. Ah! Identify with my nastiness?

Dad: better believe, son. You make my job easier when you do. Fathering is a lifelong experience.

Son: Okay dad. Help me be a son you would be proud of.

Dad: I'm always proud of you. I want to help you be the man you would be proud of.

*Son runs to his dad in warm embrace. A tear drops from the dad's eye as he muttered a prayer 'Lord, help me be a great Father like You are'.

- *Pastor Adeolu Olumodeji Victor*