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         (Dad:) You're rich in faith, and that is the greatest and best thing you can pass on to your kids. And the best way to give it to them is to just sit back and relax. Isn't that the picture of faith? Take it easy! Give them the ball and let them carry it, and you just sit back and relax and enjoy the ride!
         They're gonna be all right! Sure, some might stumble and fall, but that's when you can be there, like a guidepost for them to lean on. Remember that--they need guideposts to lean on. They don't need a siren to sound the alarm, but a guidepost to lean on. Most of the time when they stumble and fall, they know it in their heart. They know when they've blown it, and they don't need someone to sound the alarm, to blow the whistle on them. But if they can just grab ahold of the guidepost and pull themselves up, then they can get back on course again. So be a guidepost, all you strong, sturdy ones of the older generation. You who have been tried and proven can be guideposts to help steer them in the right direction.
         Just sit back and enjoy the kids. They're gonna be fine and they will make it, just like you did. I know with some of them it doesn't look like it, but they'll pull through. The Lord has His hand on them, and I have my hand on them too! They're mine, just like you're mine. You're all my little ones, and I'm right here watchin' out for all of you!



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