By Robin
Steinweg
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Affectionate
Affirming
Attentive
Cheerful
Compassionate
Encouraging
Faithful
Friendly
Funny, sense of
humor
Generous
Genuine—sincere
God-fearing (not
scared, but awed)
Growing in
Christ-likeness
Hard-working
Helpful
Honest
Humble
Kind
Protecting
Providing
Self-sacrificing
Teachable
Truthful
If you’re not
the best of dads yet, take heart. You can learn! These traits can be encouraged
by the women in a dad’s life, too. My dad might not have thought of driving
home a few hundred miles just to attend a concert or recital one of us was in,
but Mom thought of it and told him it was important. Know what? It didn’t
bother us that it wasn’t his idea—the important thing is, he did it. He was there.
Though Dad was
away and then had lots to do around the house when he was home, when he spent
time with us he threw himself into it whole-heartedly. Eye contact. No
distractions. He made it seem like there wasn’t another person on earth, nor
anything else more worth his time than us.
Be there. Happy
Daddying!
This touched my heart. My dad was quite the opposite. I am fascinated by what a good dad might be like. This is also a beautiful picture to me of God and who we are in Christ when we participate in the great exchange.
ReplyDeleteBrenda, thank you for commenting. You've hit on the most wonderful truth--the Great Exchange and our perfect Father God's unconditional, personal love for us.
ReplyDeleteI was blessed with a wonderful dad and my husband has been a great father. I pray that my sons are also great dads- not because they do things perfectly but because, like their father and grandfather, they live in grace and show it to their children.
ReplyDeleteGrace-filled fathers--that's what we need! Thanks, Prude.
DeleteThanks Robin.
ReplyDeleteThank you for reading, Sue!
DeleteBeautiful post, Robin. Touching, encouraging and loved the list.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Lori. It's a good week to reflect on a good dad. Greet yours for me!
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