I took Chloe and Peyton to the park this evening and it got me thinking. With fathers day coming up next Sunday, what is our role when it comes to fathers day? Well, outside of getting a card for your own dad or sending him a text, email or even an e-card, what are we to do? Many would say "It's my day, I'm spending it golfing, fishing, working out in the yard, sleeping or anything else we could do to rid ourselves of any meaningful duties.
I would encourage all dads not to hold this view of fathers day. Instead I would encourage you to think of what is means to be a father, what are our Biblical roles as fathers and how can we better ourselves as fathers when measured up to those biblical standards.
Are you loving and serving your children well? Are you teaching them about Jesus? Are you setting an example for your sons by serving and loving your wife well? Do they see you as one who loves Jesus and the Bible? Do they see you pray? Do you pray with them and for them?
I've ask myself these questions many time lately. Some days I'd grade myself better than others and some days I'd be embarrassed if everyone knew how poorly I've failed. So what about you? What do you struggle with when it come to being a father? What do you do well?
Thankfully we have a heavenly father to be our ultimate example when it comes to these matters!
