Honor Thy Father

By Seneca Moraleda-Puguan

“Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you.”- Exodus 20:12

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Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. “Honor your father and mother” (this is the first commandment with a promise), “that it may go well with you and that you may live long in the land.”- Ephesians 6:1-3

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The Bible emphasizes honoring our fathers and mothers.

To honor parents who are loving, gentle, kind, generous and amazing is easy and expected. But how about fathers and/or mothers who are absent, abusive, hurtful? Are they still worth honoring?

What does ‘honor’ mean?

According to the Oxford Dictionary, to honor is to regard with great respect, and to demonstrate great esteem.

It is easier said than done. We live in a broken world. We are part of imperfect families.

I am “all in.” I don’t give a half effort—I give it my all.

I also stress compassion for others, open and honest communication, and transparency. This allows for team building. No individual is more important than the other. There is no backtalk because it affects unity. I always encourage my team to be cheerleaders and to work together to resolve any problems.

Q: How do you plan on generating revenue for your radio station?

A: We look at different strategies to increase revenue. We approach new businesses that could benefit from advertising and also tap into other ethnic groups besides the Filipino community. It’s also important to go back and

Some of us have parents–mothers or fathers or both–who have failed us, hurt us or wounded us in different ways. But despite all these, we are still called to respect and esteem them, give value to their insights and be generous with them.

This cuts my heart big time. I find myself doing this toward my mother, but I find it challenging when it comes to dealing with my father.

My relationship with my father is quite complicated. We are similar in some ways, but we clash in more ways than one.

I love him from the bottom of my heart. I listen to him when he speaks. I pray for him every single day. I try my best to generously support him. But it’s not easy for me to communicate with him.

My father, in the past, has spoken words that have broken my heart. I know he didn’t mean to, but it has caused me pain. Because of this, I have erected an invisible wall to protect myself from getting hurt again.

I have forgiven my father, but I have become more careful in communicating with revisit old clients who may need customers to know that they are still open for business.

I’ve learned to focus not only on larger businesses but to also remember smaller businesses. I consider both to be the bread and butter of our industry. We also try to secure support from the private sector as well as federal and government funds.

Q: In your opinion, what is the most important aspect of running a successful radio station?

A: For me, the most important aspect of any business is leading from the heart. If your heart is aligned with the basic principles of life and guided by God’s commandments, then everything will fall into place. Integrity and times I ignored you, disregarded you and dishonored you. I apologize for not valuing your thoughts and for withholding things that you deserve, like time and kind words. I am sorry for not always being there for you when you need me to listen and just be present. I am deeply sorry. him. But little by little, by God’s grace, my heart is healing. I am being taught each day to cherish the relationship that I have with my father.

I honor you–simply because you are my father, my flesh and blood. I will forever carry your name. Our destinies are eternally intertwined. God chose you to be my Papa and for this, I honor you. I will forever be grateful to be called your daughter.

This month is special, not just because it’s Father’s Day, but also because it’s his 68th birthday. I want to take this time and grab this opportunity to write him a letter I hope I have the courage to let him read.

I hope that as you read this, it will encourage you to forgive, love, and honor your father no matter what kind of relationship you have with him.

Here it goes.

To my Papa Rey,

I am sorry–for the many keeping my promises are key factors. My word is my bond. When I make a promise, my conscience will not rest until I deliver on that promise. You also need to stay focused and never deviate from solid principles that are essential to team building and continued success. Never allow “crab mentality” to enter your mind. Do something for others every day—although it may seem small, it is significant for others.

Q: What is your vision for this radio station?

A: My vision is to continue forging ahead and hopefully by the examples I set, someone will be inspired and enlightened. My desire is to continue empowering others. I know without a shadow of a doubt that this is my purpose in life. I want to etch an indelible mark and impression in my listeners’ hearts that all things all things are possible if your heart is in tune with God.

I forgive you–for the things that you’ve done and failed to do, the words you have spoken and failed to speak. I trust that your intentions were good, and your actions were out of love. I know you didn’t mean to, but your words have wounded my heart. I forgive you for your shortcomings and failures as a father to us, your children. I know that you tried to be the best father, and for this I thank you.

Thank you–for the wealth of wisdom you generously give, for your presence in different seasons of our lives, for loving us the best way you can, and for being a friend. Thank you for the discipline that molded us into who we are now, for the prayers you have sown into our lives and for the many valuable lessons we’ve gained from your experiences. Thank you for not giving up on our family when the world tells you otherwise.

Q: What are your plans to engage your listeners and the Filipino Community?

A: My plans are to fulfill the mission goals of this radio station, which are to en-

I love you–for all that you are and all that you do. I love you because you are God’s precious gift. I will forever love you, even if many times I fail to express it in words and actions. I love you, Papa. May the Lord bless you and keep you, may His face shine upon you and be gracious to you. May the Lord turn His face toward you and give you peace.

Your beloved daughter, Seneca

It is my prayer that we would choose to honor our fathers and mothers that it may go well with us, and we may live long in the land. His grace is sufficient, and He is faithful to keep His promise.

And to all the fathers in the world, HAPPY FATHER’S DAY! What a wonderful privilege you’ve been given to be called a Dad! We honor you. rich, enlighten, educate, entertain and empower. I also have fundamental principles that I live by, which include keeping an unwavering faith in the Lord, staying humble and always keeping my family close to my heart. I would like to share a quote from James Edward McCulloch that says, “No amount of success can compensate for failure in the home.”