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GODLY FATHERS
“The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters. He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness For His name’s sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You have anointed my head with oil; My cup overflows. Surely goodness and lovingkindness will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever…Psalm 23.”
There are no perfect dads in this world but the 23rd psalm paints a beautiful picture of those dads desiring to live godly lives before their children. Like our heavenly Father, a godly dad does not desire his family to be in want. Within his capability, he will not withhold any good thing from his family even if it means lying down self-interest and sacrifice on his part. He is the protector of his wife and children and wants them to feel safe and secure. He believes the effective prayer of a righteous person can accomplish much and daily intercedes for the Lord to watch over his family. Understanding the power in prayer, a godly dad takes joy in praying for the physical, emotional, moral, and spiritual health of his family.
Such a dad understands spiritual guidance involves loving instruction (Proverbs 1:8-9), discipline (Hebrews 12:7-9), and being there for his wife and kids during the good and bad times. He has learned the importance of living the Christian life before his family for the greatest gift you can give your kids is your time. He trusts if you train up a child in the way he should go, when he is old he will not depart from it. Therefore, he challenges his children as he shares with them the truth in love.
A godly dad capitalizes on those teachable moments (Deut. 6:4-9) God grants to point his children to Jesus. He makes a special effort to speak to each about their future here and in the hereafter. And he deals with each child personally, loves each child uniquely, and lives in the hope each of them will live their lives with integrity. His hope is they will store treasures in heaven where neither moth nor rust destroys, and where thieves do not break in or steal. (Matthew 6:20)
Such a dad is transparent and honest about his own weaknesses. He knows he is far from perfect and takes comfort in knowing he serves a perfect God. He thanks the Lord each day for showing him the best way to encourage his children (Ephesians 6:4) as he hopes to invest the Christ in his life into the life of each of them. He knows when his wife and children are relying on and depending on the Lord, his goal is accomplished. And if the Lord calls him home first, God’s goodness and lovingkindness which followed him will follow them all the days of their lives and they will dwell with him in the house of the Lord forever.
“The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters. He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness For His name’s sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You have anointed my head with oil; My cup overflows. Surely goodness and lovingkindness will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever…Psalm 23.”
There are no perfect dads in this world but the 23rd psalm paints a beautiful picture of those dads desiring to live godly lives before their children. Like our heavenly Father, a godly dad does not desire his family to be in want. Within his capability, he will not withhold any good thing from his family even if it means lying down self-interest and sacrifice on his part. He is the protector of his wife and children and wants them to feel safe and secure. He believes the effective prayer of a righteous person can accomplish much and daily intercedes for the Lord to watch over his family. Understanding the power in prayer, a godly dad takes joy in praying for the physical, emotional, moral, and spiritual health of his family.
Such a dad understands spiritual guidance involves loving instruction (Proverbs 1:8-9), discipline (Hebrews 12:7-9), and being there for his wife and kids during the good and bad times. He has learned the importance of living the Christian life before his family for the greatest gift you can give your kids is your time. He trusts if you train up a child in the way he should go, when he is old he will not depart from it. Therefore, he challenges his children as he shares with them the truth in love.
A godly dad capitalizes on those teachable moments (Deut. 6:4-9) God grants to point his children to Jesus. He makes a special effort to speak to each about their future here and in the hereafter. And he deals with each child personally, loves each child uniquely, and lives in the hope each of them will live their lives with integrity. His hope is they will store treasures in heaven where neither moth nor rust destroys, and where thieves do not break in or steal. (Matthew 6:20)
Such a dad is transparent and honest about his own weaknesses. He knows he is far from perfect and takes comfort in knowing he serves a perfect God. He thanks the Lord each day for showing him the best way to encourage his children (Ephesians 6:4) as he hopes to invest the Christ in his life into the life of each of them. He knows when his wife and children are relying on and depending on the Lord, his goal is accomplished. And if the Lord calls him home first, God’s goodness and lovingkindness which followed him will follow them all the days of their lives and they will dwell with him in the house of the Lord forever.
