Yesterday was Father’s Day. It is an important day to remember some of the people who have impacted our lives. I am grateful for my dad, my father-in-law and several other men who have made a difference in my life.
We are watching all around us life seem to unravel. From the affects of the Covid-19 virus to the unrest of protests and riots all the way to the political happens around our nation, this is obviously a time when we need people of great character to step up and lead.
In the message I shared with our church yesterday I asserted, as many have before me, that our homes and families must be places of strength and peace where countless people and even our nation are led with strength. How can we have stronger homes? I believe that happens with strong commitments from the leaders of our homes. And we think about dads, husbands and parents where much of that great leadership should begin.
Stop thinking that the schools or the government should be leading and start believing that our families, the first institution God created, is the place where great leadership and character must be built.
Begin by living a life that is focused on God. Emulate the life of Christ as a servant leader helping everyone win. Our lives, one of great example and strength, will lead others to be the same.
Proverbs 14:26 NASB
Whoever fears the LORD has a secure fortress, and for their children it will be a refuge.
Be a refuge. Build that fortress. How does God call you and me to help our families be as strong as possible? It begins with fearing God.
Continue by really loving others. Choose to have a home and family of peace because those things bring out the best in others.
John 13:34-35 NASB
A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, even as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all men will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.
Love God. Love others. Prove to be a follower of Jesus by how you love and teach others how to love.
One final thought that can not be overlooked is the need for honesty and integrity in our world today. Lies and fake news and people being offended so easily demonstrate the need for strong character that is founded on God. Live above the issues. Set yourself on truth. Speak on what is right and what builds others.
Proverbs 20:7 NASB
A righteous man who walks in his integrity— How blessed are his sons after him.
May our homes and families be places where peace is found and where each person is finding strength and success that helps them and others live and live well. It begins with you. Don’t put the responsibility on someone else. Make the choice today to be a father or parent or leader with strong character, living and loving others, and serving as you focus on Jesus.
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