The Burden of Truth (A Poem)

Ep. 77 | Spiritual Lessons I've Learned from Fatherhood – Apostolic Voice with Ryan French

In this episode, Rev. Ryan French reflects on the joys and challenges of fatherhood and the importance of the role of fathers in society. He emphasizes the value of the family unit and the impact it has on the church and communities. Rev. French encourages fathers to break the cycle of generational curses and be examples of love, stability, and faithfulness. He also discusses the difference between happiness and joy, and how prioritizing the safety and well-being of our children is more important than their immediate happiness. Rev. French reminds parents to teach their children to prioritize the things of God and not to prioritize worldly achievements. In this conversation, Rev. Ryan French shares four lessons he has learned from fatherhood. First, he emphasizes that the safety of our soul is more important than our happiness. Second, he discusses the importance of boundaries, explaining that they don't hurt us but actually help us. Third, he highlights the unfairness of life and encourages listeners to depend on God rather than expecting fairness from people or circumstances. Finally, he emphasizes the boundless love of our Heavenly Father and encourages listeners to approach God with the boldness of a child.

1. Ep. 77 | Spiritual Lessons I've Learned from Fatherhood 55:17
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3. Ep. 75 | Ministry Essentials with Rev. Joe Campetella 01:21:12
4. Ep. 74 | Marriage Matters, Raising Godly Kids & Exploring Israel with Evangelist Sylvester Narlock 01:03:46
5. Ep. 73 | Things That Make Us Weary in Well Doing, Good or Gooder (Popeyes vs. Chick-fil-A Sandwich Challenge) with Talmadge French Jr. 49:33

The burden of Truth is heavy. Sometimes it feels like too much to bear. The weight of knowledge is forever. It grips the heart with an icy stare.

Wondering soldiers know that home is elusive. They search for solace, yet it’s just not there. They look for hope in the strangest places. They search for kindness in angry faces.

The burden of Truth is an honor to carry. It hurts much more than we show or share. The cost of honor is expensive. It takes a toll yet most don’t care.

The dutiful soldier knows something of pain. A lesson that most have never retained. Opposition to Truth brings death to the soul. So, to the Truth we tenderly hold.

Dear one remember that life is a vapor. It’s not what we’re feeling that matters the most. For hearts are deceitful and often don’t know. It’s where we are going that matters the most.

Dear one remember that life is a vapor. It’s not what we’re feeling that matters the most. For hearts are deceitful and often don’t know. It’s where we are going that matters the most. #apostolicvoice #ryanfrench

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What we touch today might be gone by tomorrow. Making the burden of Truth a blessing most hallowed. For what we can’t see will endure beyond sorrow. And, the depths of despair are blessedly shallow.