By Robert Guinn
A father is more than someone you are connected to by genetics. Having worked with a children’s home and now serving as foster parents, my wife and I have had our eyes opened to the reality that many fathers are absent. Not everyone has the blessing of having a father in their life. Whether they are absent physically, emotionally, mentally, or spiritually, the negative impact can be seen on a child. So, I want to take a moment to thank the fathers that fulfill their Biblical roles within the family.
- For stressing the importance of God in the Family (Psalm 127:1) … thank you
- For leading your family as Christ leads the church (Ephesians 5:23)…. thank you
- For providing for your family (1 Timothy 5:8) …. thank you
- For cultivating a self-sacrificing love for your family (Ephesians 5:25-33)…. thank you
- For training your children (Proverbs 22:6)…. thank you
- For encouraging your children in God’s way (Colossians 3:21) …. thank you
- For instructing and teaching your family in the Lord (Ephesians 6:4) …. thank you
- For showing compassion (Psalm 103:13) …thank you
- For talking about God’s word (Deuteronomy 6:6-9) … thank you
- For seeing your children as a blessing (Psalms 127:3-5) …. thank you
- For choosing to serve the Lord with your family (Joshua 24:15) …. thank you
- For fearing the Lord (Proverbs 14:26) …. thank you
- For walking in integrity (Proverbs 20:7) …. thank you
- For being willing to discipline (Proverbs 13:24; 19:18) …. thank you
- For encouraging your family to walk in truth (3 John 1:4) … thank you
- Robert Guinn preaches for the Central Church of Christ in Paducah KY. He may be contacted through the congregation's website: http://www.centralchurchofchrist.org
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