Bible Verse for June 20th.

Be an example to all believers in what you say, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity.

‭‭1 Timothy‬ ‭4:12‬ ‭

NLT‬‬ Bible

As we celebrate and honour our fathers today, this verse encapsulates the way that fathers need to live. The Bible tells us that we are to honour and respect our fathers, but it's incumbent on them to ensure that they are worthy of that. First and foremost, fathers are required to love their children, showing it in all they say and do. Fathers need to be godly examples and role models for their children, letting their lives reflect Christ and being mindful of the fact that they are being closely watched and emulated by them.

They need to speak with kindness and compassion and use their words to encourage and uplift their children. Honesty and integrity must always be present and this means paying attention to the little things, like returning extra change accidentally given by a cashier, taking shopping carts back to the cart return, not littering, treating everyone with respect, obeying the rules of the road and the list goes on. It also entails what is watched on television and social media. Fathers need to be living examples of their love for God and their faith in Him. They can talk about it constantly, but unless it's evident in the way they live, it means nothing. Their words and actions can transform the lives of their children! Fathers are to be examples to their children and they can only do it as they continually look to Almighty God for strength and guidance.

Thank you Lord for fathers everywhere. I pray that You would bless and help them as they guide their children. May they lead by example and bring their children up to fear, honour and obey You. I love you, Jesus. Amen!

Be Blessed!

Lydia