As we approach the "Father's Day" weekend, I was just thinking about for those of us being fathers, what our responsibility is, according to God's word.
Titus 2:6-8 (NIV1984)
6 Similarly, encourage the young men to be self-controlled. 7 In everything set them an example by doing what is good. In your teaching show integrity, seriousness 8 and soundness of speech that cannot be condemned, so that those who oppose you may be ashamed because they have nothing bad to say about us.
In reading, I noticed, "encourage", and "be a good example". To encourage is to speak positively, and requires one to spend time with those he is to encourage. When is the last time you have encouraged your children, and spent some quality time with them, doing something they wanted to do, rather than your own agenda?
As for being a good example, many have used the term "walk the talk".
How's your walk today? Is the Jesus with you?
Heavenly Father,
Thank you for already setting an example for us to follow and exhibit to our families, as fathers, husbands, and friends. Help us to be aware of our actions, and to walk in your light. Let our mouths exalt your name, and be an encouragement to those around us.
For it is in Jesus name we ask and claim these things, Amen!!
God Bless,
David B.
