Father Daughter
These girls love their daddies.
August 14
Girls and their daddies are a sight to see. It's been such a joy this summer to watch our sons loving life with their little girls. The other day I found myself sitting alone with a picture of my father and verbally thanked him for all he provided for his children and grandchildren; all the time he invested in us and the example he set on how to live a life pleasing to God.
There are many people who have never had a deep relationship with their earthly father. It's a serious void in people's lives. We have an opportunity to point those people to the reality of a vibrant relationship with their heavenly Father, but also to encourage the godly men in our lives to invest in the life of a fatherless (whether literally or figuratively) individual.
Girls and their daddies are a sight to see. It's been such a joy this summer to watch our sons loving life with their little girls. The other day I found myself sitting alone with a picture of my father and verbally thanked him for all he provided for his children and grandchildren; all the time he invested in us and the example he set on how to live a life pleasing to God.
There are many people who have never had a deep relationship with their earthly father. It's a serious void in people's lives. We have an opportunity to point those people to the reality of a vibrant relationship with their heavenly Father, but also to encourage the godly men in our lives to invest in the life of a fatherless (whether literally or figuratively) individual.
"Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger,
but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord."
Ephesians 6:4
Day Fourteen Encouraging Your Husband
"The righteous man walks in his integrity." (Prov. 20:7a)
"Every week there are news reports about men who gave in to temptations and
compromised what they said they believed. We hear countless reports about dishonest business dealings, hidden infidelity, and hypocritical leaders. It's so easy to focus on these things and ignore those who are being honest, faithful and genuine. As you continue in the "30-Day Encouragement Challenge," determine to look for ways that your husband stands against the culture.
"The righteous man walks in his integrity." (Prov. 20:7a)
"Every week there are news reports about men who gave in to temptations and
compromised what they said they believed. We hear countless reports about dishonest business dealings, hidden infidelity, and hypocritical leaders. It's so easy to focus on these things and ignore those who are being honest, faithful and genuine. As you continue in the "30-Day Encouragement Challenge," determine to look for ways that your husband stands against the culture.
Is your spouse a man of integrity? Is he fair in his dealings with people? Does he
understand the meaning of justice? Is he honest in business? Unhypocritical in his
faith? Consider all the ways a man can live in integrity, and praise your husband for one
of them.
As you have the opportunity—as it is appropriate—share examples of your husband's honesty and integrity with others."
Journaling Thought: Do you stand by your man? Does he know you appreciate his honesty and integrity? Are you praying regularly for God to equip him to take these stands out in the world?
As you have the opportunity—as it is appropriate—share examples of your husband's honesty and integrity with others."
Journaling Thought: Do you stand by your man? Does he know you appreciate his honesty and integrity? Are you praying regularly for God to equip him to take these stands out in the world?
