That God created us to be and that our kids, family, and the world needs us to be.
!['What then shall we say to all these things? If God is for us, who can be [successful] against us? ' Romans 8:31 https://my.bible.com/bible/1588/ROM.8.31](https://i0.wp.com/bethedads.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/If-God-is-for-you-than-who-can-be-successful-against-you.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1 "For you or who is against you? Focus on “for you”!")
To be the dads God created and purposes for us to be means we have to get started now. Today is the day we need to start leaning on God rather than our own understanding being obedient and prepared so that when something comes up we are already positioned in our relationships with God. We…
Where you focus is where you will go. Consider your aim and where you are looking as your focus determines your direction. Focus makes all the difference in all aspects of our lives. When we focus on the right things, they become clearer to us! What are you focusing on? How is it impacting your…
Well, it’s been a while since my last post, but I will work on backfilling them. It’s been a time of needing to take a stand. It’s been an interesting situation where I am finding myself looking for a new job while not already being employed. I know God has a plan and things are…
“Steward?” you might ask. “Gifts from God?” you may wonder. Let’s consider the gifts God gives and then you an reflect upon the ones He has given you. Spiritual Gifts from God: How to be stewards of God’s Gifts: Use them to serve others and glorify God. We should not use them for personal gain…
Do you realize that God’s ways are better than our ways? Do you realize that God’s got a plan for you and that it is for good and not for evil? Do you realize that we need to be sensitive to God’s Spirit so that we know which way to go? So let’s choose to…
After a long busy weekend offline looking for our next devotional to review today, I discovered this one titled “Anger Free Dad” by Manhood Journey which provides great resources for and to dads. Its description caught my attention and resonated with me when it says: “No dad wants to get angry.” “We want to raise our kids…
Ever noticed how nature points us to God’s workmanship? What did you observe today when you were out and about that made you think of the Lord? Did you see anything that made you be in awe and praise God? I know I heard about the eclipse today, amazing workmanship of God: It is so…
As we close out this devotional with the consideration of using our position for the glory of God and the good of others, how will you choose to use your influence? As we close out today’s devotional and will need to find a new one tomorrow let’s grab hold of the nuggets we have received…
Ever wondered what it looks like to live your life pure and genuine? Ever consider what God says it looks like? Don’t we all want to live up to that standard? Don’t we all want to express it through our outward acts? Let’s decide today to step up to the calling on our lives and…
Active faith? Ever heard that faith without works is dead? We aren’t saved by works because we are saved by grace through faith in Jesus! Therefore, works are the overflow and outcome of our active faith! Firstly, are you living a life with active faith or passive faith? Secondly, we are called to have an…
Firstly, true peace exists even during troubles. Secondly, true peace brings joy in trials. Thirdly, true peace comes by trusting God in the storms of life! Finally, true peace exists because we can cast our cares on God because He cares for us! Consider what we read from Philippians 4 about true peace: ‘Rejoice in…
Today’s theme or topic is titled “It’s worth the waiting“! I found a devotional that was a bit longer and that sounded powerful as a message so that it could help us learn and become the dads God created and purposed for us to be. So I chose “Just For Dads: Be A Positive Christian…
Definition of love: If we first look up the definition of love in God’s Word then we find in 1 Corinthians 13 that ‘Love endures with patience and serenity, love is kind and thoughtful, and is not jealous or envious; love does not brag and is not proud or arrogant. It is not rude; it…
Firstly, love enough to be patient and kind! Secondly, love enough that you won’t be jealous nor boastful nor proud nor rude. Thirdly, love enough that you don’t demand your own way, you don’t become irritable, and don’t keep records of being wronged. Love enough to not rejoice about injustice but instead rejoice whenever the truth…
Let your light shine! Let’s be the dads who shine for God! Will we choose God? Will we choose God’s way? Will we choose God’s will? Will we choose God’s purpose? Will we choose God’s plan? God is precise and knows what He is doing! God is the God of details! Consider His plans for…