𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫
June
18, 2023
Fathers, do not provoke
your children to anger by the way you treat them. Rather, bring them up with
discipline and instruction that comes from The Lord.
Ephesians
6:4
NLT Bible
On this day, fathers
everywhere are being honoured and remembered. Many of us have fathers who are
no longer with us, but thankfully we treasure the memories of times spent with
them. Fathers have such an important role to play in the lives of their
children. First and foremost, they are required to love them, showing it in
everything they say and do. Fathers also need to discipline and instruct their
children, establishing clear guidelines and boundaries, correcting when
necessary, but doing it with love and compassion.
Fathers need to be godly examples and role models for their
children, letting their lives reflect Christ, always being mindful that they
are being watched and that children will emulate them. They need to respect
their children, treat them as individuals, recognize how unique and special
each child is, spend quality time with them, praise and appreciate them.
Fathers need to nurture a love for God in their children, setting time aside
daily for reading God's Word and praying together. They need to lead, guide,
protect and care for their children, recognizing the enormous responsibility
that's been entrusted to them and the role they have to play as fathers in
helping their children reach their God given potential.
Thank you Lord for fathers everywhere! I pray that You
would bless and help them as they guide their children and may they bring them
up to fear, honour and obey You. Lord, help them to lead by example and to
nurture and instil a love for You in them. I love you, Jesus. Amen!
Be Blessed!
Lydia
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