In the Image of My Father
"Dad, I wanna be just like you when I grow up..."
Sons want to be like their fathers when they grow up and Daughters want men in their lives that have attributes like their fathers. This put a tremendous amount of pressure on Men as they realize their children are looking at them daily to learn what's important; how to treat others, how to become men, how to show compassion, how to stand strong, how to fight for what's right, how to be a father, and so much more.
The definition of an image is likeness, representation, shadow of something, an example, or a reflection. God created man in His own image. Gen1:26. As a result, we have the perfect image of a Father to replicate. If we as Fathers strive to be more and more like Jesus to those around us, we will find it easier to fulfill our purpose as Fathers.
"Dad, I wanna be just like you when I grow up..."
Sons want to be like their fathers when they grow up and Daughters want men in their lives that have attributes like their fathers. This put a tremendous amount of pressure on Men as they realize their children are looking at them daily to learn what's important; how to treat others, how to become men, how to show compassion, how to stand strong, how to fight for what's right, how to be a father, and so much more.
How effectively are we communicating to them the right things?
The definition of an image is likeness, representation, shadow of something, an example, or a reflection. God created man in His own image. Gen1:26. As a result, we have the perfect image of a Father to replicate. If we as Fathers strive to be more and more like Jesus to those around us, we will find it easier to fulfill our purpose as Fathers.
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