1 John 2: 13-14 "I write to you, fathers, because you have known him who is from the beginning. I write to you, young men, because you have overcome the evil one. I write to you, dear children, because you have known the Father. I write to you, fathers, because you have known him who is from the beginning. I write to you, young men, because you are strong, and the word of God lives in you, and you have overcome the evil one."
The word of God has much to say about roles of father and men in general. As a mother who has a son the first thing that comes to mind is the importance of raising Isaiah in the ways of the Lord. Much responsibility lies on the man and much authority is given to them. As I pondered my role as a mother which I love and take great pride in, I thought about my husband, the father. I will be the first to admit that I have put my children’s needs before my husband 80% of the time. This is a terrible sin and a danger for this awesome man of God. I have said many times that a woman can be a man’s greatest allie or greatest defeat. Look at Delilah and Samson. She could have supported him to greatest, but destroyed him instead. I, as a wife, can both uplift and empower my husband, or I can prey on his weakness and fight against him.
We already know that fathers all across this nation are missing not knowing that they are over comers in Jesus name. Men need as much attention and care as our children. Not that they are babies, but God created me first to be his helpmate, not a mother.
Lord, show me how better to serve and encourage Ant to be all You have called him to be. I pray that you empower him and relieve all stress, in Jesus name. Amen
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