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Heartbroken: Leaning into dads who are losing their ways

farmerphilbethedad2 years ago2 years ago09 mins

As I start this morning and reflect upon so many dads I have been seeing and hearing from and the ways they have been losing their ways and their families, it breaks my heart. Heartbroken dads who are at risk of losing their wives and their kids and wondering what they can do. How can…

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Unconditional Love: What better way to live than to love?

farmerphilbethedad2 years ago2 years ago07 mins

As we prepare for today let our way be one of love. Firstly, let’s be the dads who love our wives and kids. Secondly, let’s be the dads who as we go into the world love those God brings across our path. Finally, let’s do it unselfishly and unconditionally after the model God gives us…

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Blessings and Protection: The journeys and situations

farmerphilbethedad2 years ago2 years ago07 mins

As this morning begins, I pray to God for blessings and protection over my family. As my oldest child embarks on a new journey that will span years, I pray that God will grant her the wisdom and discernment she needs. May she be blessed and protected throughout her journey. I also pray favor over…

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Grant: What will you receive from the one given you?

farmerphilbethedad2 years ago2 years ago06 mins

So what do you think God might be able to grant you in order to accomplish His purpose in your life? We learn in Hebrews 13:20-21 how gives us peace, equips us with all we need to do His will, and produces good in us. With all that He is granting us for His purpose,…

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Humility: We need to live, love, and lead with it.

farmerphilbethedad2 years ago2 years ago09 mins

Humility has its benefits. Firstly we know that God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble. Secondly, pride brings a person low, but the lowly in spirit gains honor. Thirdly, the reward for humility and fear of the Lord is riches, honor, and life. Therefore, humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will…

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Give Thanks: Did you make the most of today?

farmerphilbethedad2 years ago2 years ago07 mins

Give thanks to God for today and choose to make the most of it. Firstly, do make time to be with God? Secondly, do you make time to be with and go and do something with your wife? Thirdly, how about your kids? Finally, are you prioritizing how you live your life right? Give thanks…

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Confidence: Found in God who is deeply concerned for you

farmerphilbethedad2 years ago2 years ago06 mins

Do you have confidence as you start your day? Is there someone or something you feel or believe you can rely on and trust? Are you confident based on how you feel about the truth? Is your confidence in God or is it self-assurance arising from one’s appreciation of one’s abilities or qualities? Today, let’s…

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Imitator: With so many examples out there, who…

farmerphilbethedad2 years ago2 years ago06 mins

Are you an imitator? Consider all the examples out in this world that you can copy. Consider the ones in the movies, on shows, and in the news, is there any worth imitating? Is there one who is worth imitating their example? Are you being a good example for your wife and kids and this…

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Endure: Consider it joy when you face trials

farmerphilbethedad2 years ago2 years ago07 mins

Endure testing and temptations patiently. In the midst of it all, lean into your love for God and allow your trust in Him to help you endure. Remember what benefits God revealed in James 1:2-4 when it says: 2Consider it nothing but joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you fall into various trials. 3Be assured that the…

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Love them: No matter what they did to you.

farmerphilbethedad2 years ago2 years ago05 mins

God is the God of love! We see that He loved us so much that He gave generously, He gave sacrificially, He gave unconditionally, His one and only Son that whosoever would believe in Him would not perish but have everlasting life. God calls us to love our neighbors as ourselves! God calls us to…

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Lights in the World: Obeying and Trusting God

farmerphilbethedad2 years ago2 years ago010 mins

Let’s be lights shining in the world for the darkness will flee! We are being watched, so let’s shine as examples of Christ in a dark and crooked world. How can we do this, you may ask? It requires that we are obedient to God and trusting in God because obedience and trust are the…

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Lay your Burdens down! Remember to stop carrying them!

farmerphilbethedad2 years ago2 years ago012 mins

Ever thought about stripping off every unnecessary weight, burdens? Are you ready to give control back to God rather than clinging to it and allowing your worries and fears to carry unnecessary weight? Do you realize the freedom you could have by giving up control and giving everything to Jesus? What God’s Word has to…

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Obsession: Don’t get stuck in the loop of self-sufficiency

farmerphilbethedad2 years ago2 years ago013 mins

Obsession with believing that you can succeed alone becomes a preoccupation with measuring your moral strength, but never actually puts it into practice. Those who trust God find that the Spirit of God lives in them. Focusing solely on oneself leads to a dead end, but turning to God brings freedom and spacious life. Remember,…

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Invest your time wisely. Your life on earth is limited.

farmerphilbethedad2 years ago2 years ago08 mins

You invest to get a return right? Consider what you desire to achieve through your investment of time. Will your investment be in things that are temporary or lasting? Determine what and who is most significant to you and prioritize your time accordingly. Contemplate how your investment of time will create a lasting impact. With…

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Life draining you and making you feel tired?

farmerphilbethedad2 years ago2 years ago06 mins

Feeling drained? What do you do to get filled up? How do you respond to get energized? What is sucking your power and draining you? Are there things going on that are causing you to feel tired? How will you respond? Invite God into your life and situation! Cast your cares upon Him! Invite Jesus…

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  • But God… March 15, 2025
  • The Future is Now! So, we can’t wait to be the dads… March 5, 2025
  • Who God created you to be:Take Time to grab a hold of it! February 8, 2025
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  • Your Attitude Can Make You Patient with All November 30, 2024
  • What’s your default perspective? Have to vs. Get to. November 24, 2024
  • The Heart of the Father. Let’s live it to the full! October 14, 2024
  • Ready in and out of season to give an answer September 25, 2024
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