Tuwing matatapos ang ganoong handaan, ipinapatawag ni Job ang kanyang mga anak para sa isang rituwal. Maagang bumabangon si Job kinabukasan upang mag-alay sa Diyos ng handog na sinusunog para sa kanyang mga anak dahil baka lihim na nilalapastangan ng mga ito ang Diyos at sila’y magkasala.

Job 1:5 (MBB)

In a world where fathers are often busy providing, few realize that their greatest role is interceding. Job was that kind of father. Every time his children celebrated, he would wake up early the next day to offer sacrifices on their behalf, just in case they had sinned against God.

He didn’t control his children; he covered them in prayer. Alam ni Job na hindi niya kayang bantayan ang lahat ng anak niya sa lahat ng oras, pero kayang gawin iyon ng Diyos. His prayers were his invisible shield of love. 

Maybe you didn’t grow up with a praying father. That ache is real, but here’s the truth: our Father in heaven never stopped loving you. God watches over you as Jesus  intercedes for you (Romans 8:34) and calls you His child.

If you are a parent today, remember, your greatest legacy is not your achievements, but your prayers. Your children may forget your words, but they will never escape your intercession.

And if you long to be a parent someday, start praying now. Pray for your future spouse, your future kids, and the kind of person you’re becoming. Because prayer doesn’t just protect your family, it prepares your heart to lead them toward God.