The Mission Of A Father

This past week, Father's Day was celebrated in millions of homes.  Unfortunately, there was also many children across America who didn't see their dad on Father's Day and in fact haven't seen them for years.  Fatherless homes have become a real problem in our society.  Since the creation of Adam, men were ordained by God to be spiritual leaders in society and in the home, unfortunately, too many are ignoring this role.  Fathers have God's calling and mission to pass on Biblical truths to their children but before you can pass something on you must first possess it.  You first need God's Word in your life so you can help your children.

Provide A Foundation For True Spirituality

The main mission of a father is to provide a foundation for true spirituality in the lives of their children.  This is done by reading, listening, and following God's Word. The very foundation for spirituality is having a relationship with God and that comes by knowing the Word of God.  Our mission in being a good father is being the spiritual leader God has called us to be.  As fathers we have an awesome responsibility to our children and it doesn't end when they leave home.

Obstacles We Face In Our Mission

As we provide this foundation, there will be many obstacles we will face.  Some of them include:

• Spiritual Warfare -- Satan will do all he can to keep you from carrying out your Godly mission as a father.  Be aware of that and expect opposition in the form of spiritual warfare with the enemy.
• Not Making Teaching Our Children The Truth Of God A High Priority -- God teaches that parents are to make teaching the truths of God a high priority in the home, but parents are so busy with their own agendas and life that they neglect the number one calling.
• Lack Of Time Management -- Lacking time management to the point where we believe we don't have the time to spend with God or our children.  We find time to do whatever we want, TV, internet, entertainment, etc.  Take the time  for God and your children.
• Lack of Self Discipline -- This is perhaps one of the most dangerous obstacles.  A lack of self discipline will cause us to to allow other things to take the place of spending time in God's Word.
• Lack Of Commitment -- More people are committed to gaining material things than to the things of God.  Parents are not totally responsible for the choices their children make, but it is helpful when dad and mom live a God honoring life and teach their children by their example and by their words what it means to live a life of integrity.

The Three "R's" Dad's Are To Practice

1. Recognize the enemies purpose in his obstacles 
2. Reorganize your life to include God's Word
3. Revitalize your relationship with God 

Our mission as a father, is extremely important.  It isn't "mission impossible" but it is "mission critical."  What do you plan to do about it, and what kind of legacy are you going to leave your children?  You may say a lot of things, but the life you live and what you value speaks volumes.  Live your life based on Biblical truth!