"Wherefore, as ye are agents, ye are on the Lord’s errand; and whatever ye do according to the will of the Lord is the Lord’s business...Wherefore, be not weary in well-doing, for ye are laying the foundation of a great work. And out of small things proceedeth that which is great." (Doctrine & Covenants 64:29, 33).
This is excellent counsel for us as fathers. We are indeed on the Lord's errand. In fact, we are doing the Lord's business. The work of fatherhood (and of motherhood) is laying the foundation of a great work. Let us not forget or neglect the small things such as:
- Studying the scriptures with our families
- Praying together every day
- Having family meals
- Worshiping together and keeping the sabbath of the Lord
- Showing respect for one another
- Fostering family unity
- Having fun together
- Setting a good example of righteous living for our children to see and follow
These and many other small things can easily be crowded out by other seemingly important and urgent matters of daily life such as meetings, business travel, school functions, hobbies, sporting events, deadlines, even church activities and callings. Let us focus on what really matters to the Lord and be not weary in these things. For out of small things proceedeth that which is great!
