When you are dead, what will your children remember about you? Will they think of one who was always running off to work; to play golf; to a friend’s house; to go shopping? Or, will they remember someone who took time to show their love?

Life is passing so quickly. What are you spending your life on that outweighs a loving relationship with your children? When they look back at your life, will they remember that you met the deadline, got the contract, and paid the bills, or will they remember that you took time to laugh and play with them and listen to their needs?

The Bible says, “…do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord” (Eph. 6:4).

The greatest gift that any parent can give their son or daughter is their time.