6/14/2017 10:13:35 PM
An Example
Philippians 3:17 (NIV) “Join together in following my example, brothers and sisters, and just as you have us as a model, keep your eyes on those who live as we do.”
I grew up with a father who had no problem making dinner, doing the laundry, cleaning the bathroom, or whatever else needed to be done around the house. He still took care of the yard and the cars (including mine), and was just generally a model of responsibility and servanthood towards his family. So when Taylor and I started dating in college, I took note that he liked to cook, and that his room was tidy while his roommates’ rooms were not. He didn’t expect his mom to do his laundry when he went home for the weekend, and he changed his own oil in his car.
Because my dad modeled responsibility and servanthood, I recognized it in my future husband. Because my dad was a caring husband and a devoted father, I sought out those qualities in a mate. Because my dad followed Christ, I knew it was important that my husband put Christ first in his life.
Happy Father’s Day, Dad, thank you for your example!
-Kevi
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