Friday, November 4, 2011

What does God want?

I have been to the theater twice to see the new Christian movie *Courageous*. It is very well done and very emotional. It is about four men and their calling to be better fathers, husbands and men in general. Having a daughter myself, one of the lines in the movie really got me to thinking about that. "What does God want from me as a father?"

I sat there kind of dumbfounded. I provide for my daughter. She has a roof over her head, food on the table and clothes to wear. I thought that was enough. It's not! God is calling me to be much more to her and to our family.

I am to be the spiritual leader of the family. I am to be the protector and guardian. I am to encourage. Support her in whatever she attempts to try. I am to be a role model. Living my life in a Godly way. To lead by example. Open arms, open ears, and an open heart. To be a comforter. To help her on her spiritual journey. Man, the list goes on and on. One thing for sure, I do not want someone else doing this in my place. Not my church and certainly not our school system. It all starts at home!

So I have decided that I am going to be a man of courage. Who will stand up for my family? I WILL. Who will lead this family spiritually? I WILL. Who will protect them? I WILL. Who will encourage and comfort them? I WILL. I take full responsibility for this family. For everything that happens to them, I shoulder it all. It's my job, no one elses. I WILL BE COURAGEOUS! For me and my house we shall serve the Lord!

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