Take a moment to contemplatethe roles that Dads play in their children’s lives.Our kids are watching to see if what we say matches our actions.
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“Dad, you don’t know it right now…But I am watching you…Watching the things you do…I am watching the way you treat people, the way you treat me and my mom and my sister…The way you live your life is having a big impact on me.
The time you spend with me even doing simple things will give me a sense of security. There will be times in my life where I maybe not sure what to do, but I will look how you stood up for what was right. Please don’t be afraid to show me your failures, to show me your mistakes… I will learn from them.
Dad, are you listening? I am watching…Watching to see if you really believe what you say about God. You need to help show me the way. Show me how to live like that isn’t sin, but is good.
So I am watching you dad…every day. You are teaching me how to live, whether you know it or not.”
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Challenge and uplift fathers, acknowledging their importance in shaping the lives of future generations as role models.
The Mission is a 1986 British film about the experiences of a Jesuit missionary in eighteenth century South America. The film was written by Robert Bolt and directed by Roland Joffe.
It stars Robert De Niro, Jeremy Irons, Ray McAnally, Aidan Quinn, Cherie Lunghi and Liam Neeson. It won the Palme d’Or and the Academy Award for Best Cinematography.the Church Times Top 50 Religious Films list. The music, scored by Italian composer Ennio Morricone, was listed at #23 on AFI’s 100 Years of Film Scores. In April 2007, it was elected number one on
The Plot:-
Jeremy Irons plays a Spanish Jesuit who goes into the South American wilderness to build a mission in the hope of converting the Indians of the region. Robert DeNiro plays a slave hunter who is converted and joins Irons in his mission. When Spain sells the colony to Portugal, they are forced to defend all they have built against the Portugese aggressors.
Father Gabriel ascends the mountains of Brazil to bring christianity to the natives. He is successful and brings about a golden age among them. Mendoza, a slaver, kills his brother in a fit of rage, and only Fr. Gabriel’s guidance prevents his suicide. Gabriel brings Mendoza to work at his mission with the natives, and Mendoza finds peace and asks to become a priest. The church , under pressure, cedes the land to the Portuguese which will allow slavers in again. Mendoza breaks his vows and organizes the natives to resist while Gabriel warns him to help them as a priest.
Yeah..Uh In the name of Jesus (thats right) No weapon formed against me shall prosper (preach) And every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn (preach) (Lord give me a sign) For this is the heritage of the servants of the Lord (preach) and their righteousness is of me, saith the Lord. (preach) Amen
[Verse 1] Lord Give me a Sign! I really need to talk to you Lord Since the last time we talked the walk has been hard Now I know you havent left me But I feel like I’m alone Im a big boy now but I’m still not grown And Im still goin threw it Pain and the hurt Soaking up trouble like rain in the dirt And I know! Only I can stop the rain Wit just the mention of my saviors name IN THE NAME OF JESUS! Devil I rebuke you for what I go threw And tryin make me do what I used to But all that stops right here As long as the Lords in my life I will have no fear I will know no pain from the light to the dark I will show no shame spit it right from the heart Cuz its right from the start But you held me down And Aaint nothin they can tell me now Lord give me a sign!
[Hook:] Let me know whats on your mind Let me know what I’m gone find Its all the time Show me how to teach the mind Show me how to reach the blind Lord give me a sign!
Show me what I gots to do To bring me closer to you Cuz I’m gonna go through What ever you want me to Just let me know what to do Lord give me a sign!
[Verse 2:] Please show me sometin Im tired of talkin to him Knowin he frontin Cryin bout life aint nuttin But you either be the one mad cuz you trapped, or the one huntin Trapped in your own mind waitin on the Lord Or huntin wit the word that cuts like a sword The spoken word is stronger than the strongest man Carries the whole world like the strongest hand Through the trials and tribulations you neva let us down JESUS! I know your here with us now JESUS! I know your still wit us now Keep it real wit us now I wanna feel show me how Let me take your hand, guide me Ill walk slow but stay right beside me Devil’s tryna find me Hide me, hold up I take that back Protect me and give me the strength to fight back!
[Hook:] Let me know whats on your mind Let me know what I’m gone find Its all the time Show me how to teach the mind Show me how to reach the blind Lord give me a sign!
Show me what I gots to do To bring me closer to you Cuz I’m gonna go through What ever you want me to Just let me know what to do Lord give me a sign!
[Verse 3:] Life or death Live or die I will never live a lie Im goin there cuz I try I wont quit until I die Im gone make it wrong or right Make it through the darkest night When the morning comes you’ll see All I have is God in me (Lord give me a sign!)
[Outro:] No weapon formed against me shall prosper For this is the heritage of the servants of the Lord In the name of jesus Lord give me a sign Amen.
