Today is Father's Day - so first Happy Father's Day to all of the Fathers and would-be Fathers. Our Pastor shared an awesome word today that really encouraged my heart about the husband/father's role in leading the family. He said that even if you aren't publicly praised for your good works as a protector and nurterer of your family, the fruits you bear will be celebrated. The father serves as the root and how often do we celebrate the roots of the tree? Yet, on Mother's Day, graduations, baptisms, we are celebrating the fruit of the father's labor. So today, all of those who serve as the root for their family, I celebrate and thank you.
Day 7 of the Love Dare was easy. I wrote a page in my journal of all of the good things about my husband. There were so many good things, that I had to have 2 things on many of the lines to avoid having more than 1 page. The depreciation page was short- maybe 7 or 8 items vs. over 40 on the appreciation page, so I felt good about that. Hopefully, William will too! Father's Dat was a great time to reflect on all of the things I appreciate about him - I'll share a few:
1. William loves God. He is a true worshipper and believer. I don't doubt his commitment to the Lord.
2. William loves me. He doesn't waver in that. He truly wants to be a good husband and easily forgives and moves on.
3. He adores Kendall. She is the most blessed little girl to have William as a dad. He showers her with affection and has the patience of Job with her. Many have commented on what a happy baby she is. She has her dad to thank for that. He truly loves her and its amazing how she is free to thrive because of the atmosphere that he has created for her.
That brings me back to my big reflection for the day. We all thrive in an environment where we know we are loved and supported. Have you ever had a boss who believed in you? You gave him/her your best because they believed you'd deliver excellence. Its the same way in our marriages and in our relationship with God. If we just believed in our spouses, nurtured them, uplifted them consistently, we'd be amazed at how our lives would be revolutionized. If you already do that, great...keep it going. And work to trust God in that same way. God always believes the best in us...even after seeing us mess up so many times. He said that he doesn't even remember our sin. All we need to do is know we have the master of the universe who believes the best in us. Walk in it...anything you want is yours today because of Him.
Be blessed!
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