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To Any Daddy

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There are little eyes upon you, and they’re watching night and day,

There are little ears that quickly take in every word you say;

There are little hands all eager to do everything you do,

And a little boy who’s dreaming of the day he’ll be like you.

You’re the little fellow’s idol, you’re the wisest of the wise;

In his little mind about you no suspicions ever rise;

He believes in you devoutly, holds that all you say and do

He will say and do in your way when he’s grown up like you.

There’s a wide-eyed little fellow who believes you’re always right,

And his ears are always open and he watches day and night,

You are setting an example every day in all you do,

For the little boy who’s waiting to grow up to be like you.

Source: Swindoll’s Ultimate Book of Illustrations & Quotes, pg 203

A Father’s Prayer

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Dear Heavenly Father, can you forgive me for hurting my children?

I came from a poor background so I thought that a big house would make my children feel important. I didn’t realize that all it takes is my love.

I thought money would bring them happiness, but all it did was make them think that things were more important than people.

I thought spanking them would make them tough so that they could defend themselves. All it did was stop me from seeking wisdom so that I could discipline and teach them.

I thought that leaving them alone would make them independent. All it did was force my one son to be the father to my second son.

I thought that by smoothing over all of the family problems I was keeping peace. All I was teaching them was to run rather than lead.

I thought that by pretending to be the perfect family in public that I was bringing them respectability. All I was teaching them was to live a lie and keep the secret.

I thought that all I had to do to be a father was make money, stay at home and supply all their material needs. All I taught them was that there is more to being a dad. The problem is they will have to guess what being a dad really is.

And Dear God,

I hope you can read this prayer. My tears have smudged a lot of words.

From “Stories for the Heart” by Alice Gray (Multnomah, 169).

Will You Be a Courageous Dad?

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This weekend I saw the movie “Courageous.”  It was a fantastic movie with plenty of action as well as a great message.  I am thankful for the folks at Sherwood Pictures and their commitment to God-honoring entertainment.

What we need today are men that are willing to be courageous fathers.  Men who will live what is right and not just tell their kids to do what is right.  Men that will lead their family in reading the Bible instead of telling their family that it is the “good book.” We need men who will be a replica of their loving Father in heaven for their families.  We need men who will take their kids to church, tell them about Jesus, and show them it is better to give than receive.  What we need today are a bunch of Courageous DADS!  Will you stand?  Will you declare, “I AM A COURAGEOUS DAD!”