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“Courageous (Part 2)”
Submitted by Don Case
The absence or disengaged father is considered one of the most significant family and social problems facing America. Both the Scriptures and statistics clearly state that the father is a necessary influence in the life of a child. Many fathers have lost their sense of purpose and have forgotten that they are to be mature, responsible leaders of their family. Many men today are disengaged, and neglecting their vital role. Too many men feel they can be irresponsible, immature, and can carelessly negligent in their roles as husbands and fathers. God's Word commands husbands and father to lovingly lead their homes. Men are to walk in honor and integrity and fully embrace their responsibilities as leaders of the family.
PRAYING FOR YOUR CHILDREN
Pray that they will...
- Love the Lord their God with all their heart, soul, and mind, and strength, and their neighbors as themselves. (Matt 22:36-40)
- Come to know Christ as Lord early in life. (2 Timothy 3:15)
- Develop a hatred for evil. (Psalm 38:18; 97:10; Proverbs 8:13)
- Be protected from evil in each area of life: spiritually, emotionally, mentally, physically. (John 10:10; 17:15; Romans 12:9)
- Be caught when they are guilty and receive the chastening of the Lord. (Psalm 119:71, Hebrews 12:5-6)
- Receive wisdom, understanding, knowledge, and discretion from the Lord. (Daniel 1:17,20, Proverbs 1:4, James 1:5)
- Respect and submit to those in authority, (Romans 13:1, Ephesians 6:1-3, Hebrews 13:17)
- Be surrounded by the right kinds of friends, and avoid wrong friends. (Proverbs 1:10, 13-20)
- Find a godly mate and raise godly children who will live for Christ. (2 Corinthians 6:14, Deuteronomy 6)
- Walk in sexual and moral purity through their lives. (1 Corinthians 6:18-20)
- Keep a clear conscience that remains tender before the Lord. (Acts 24:16, 1 Timothy 1:19, 4:1-2, Titus 1:15-16)
- Not to fear evil but walk in the fear of the Lord. (Psalm 23:4, Deuteronomy 10:12)
- Be a blessing to your family, the church, and the cause of Christ in the world. (Matthew 28:18-20, Ephesians 1:3, 4:29)
- Be filled with the knowledge of God's will and fruitful in every good work. (Ephesians 1:16-19, Philippians 1:11, Colossians 1:9)
- Overflow with love, discern what is best, and be blameless until the day of Christ. (Philippians 1:9-10)
Source: THE RESOLUTION FOR MEN
