I was reading in 1 Kings this morning and read King David’s charge to Solomon:
When the time drew near for David to die, he gave a charge to Solomon his son.
“I am about to go the way of all the earth,” he said. “So be strong, act like a man, and observe what the LORD your God requires: Walk in obedience to him, and keep his decrees and commands, his laws and regulations, as written in the Law of Moses. Do this so that you may prosper in all you do and wherever you go…”
1 Kings 2:1-3 (NIV)
I don’t really recall the final conversation I had with my dad – it probably wasn’t anything too deep. Exchanges like the one above aren’t the type that you’d typically expect unless one’s death was near.
I’m pretty positive that given the opportunity, my dad would have given me a similarly-themed charge — my mom as well.
I miss both of them something awful … I pray they would be pleased with my life.
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