Thoughts inspired by Pastor Chip Ingram
Portrait of a Father
EMPOWERING PARENTS (specifically, fathers)
Romans 8:28-29
God uses ALL things to work together for the good of those who love him
To conform you/your child to the image of Jesus Christ
How?
A) Modeling (biblically-grounded): Be a man of god’s word, relationships, integrity
B) Take Initiative: All throughout the bible, it says, “FATHERS, bring up your child up in the word
C) Set and Give Direction: We are here, what’s the target? How are going to get there? What do they need spiritually, emotionally?
Set a strategic plan and evaluate
-Give the same commitment to your family as you do to your work
-Long term rewards are awesome
-There is nothing that will ever be as rewarding as having a child grow up and say ‘you have been the single most powerful influence in my life’
-Your kids don’t need you to be perfect, they just need you to be real, honest when you blow it, even to a 4-year old
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