"God created dads so they could wrestle with their daughters or their sons or wife," says Kaitlin, 8.
You've got to be tough to live in Kaitlin's house. Yes, God created dads to wrestle, but also "to hug on," says Taylor, 7.
"Sometimes
dads like to show off, but the rest of the time, they're playful," says
Kristen, 8. "They're all big kids, and they always will be. Most of the
time, they just want to be loved. You can tell they love you."
Kristen, I'm glad your dad knows how to have fun, but you can bet he's more mature than you think.
Dads
are a pushover, says Elizabeth, 9: "I think God created dads so they
can fall for your little face. Also, they can buy you anything you want
when you say 'please daddy.' They always fall for that!" Lauren, 10,
adds: "God created dads to tell you 'yes' when your mom says 'no.'"
Well, a daughter's plea and face can be irresistible, but a father who loves his daughter will say "no" sometimes.
If
it wasn't for dads, most moms would never go camping and fishing, says
Adrienne, 10: "Moms wouldn't dare go without electricity, bait a hook or
touch a dead fish."
Actually, "God made daddies so that they can help mommies," says Manasi, 7. "When mommies have babies, dad can help name them."
Actually,
the Bible says woman was created to be a help to the man. But, of
course, in the life of a family, there are many times when dads help
moms.
The Bible also says, the dad is supposed to provide for his
family. Kayla, 12, agrees: "Without dad who would support the family?
Who would go to work, cut the grass and do all the hard work? "
And when there are problems, "Dad will help you up when you fall. If you are bleeding, he will take care of it," says Esther, 8.
Whether
you fall on the playground or in life, a good dad is always there to
pick you up, bandage the wounds and send you on your way.
"God
created dads to help people build things for God and to have faith in
God," says Alex, 8. The greatest thing a dad can build is not a house,
stock portfolio or business empire, but a relationship with God in the
lives of his children.
"God made daddies so they could be brave, grateful and like Jesus," says Alaura, 7.
Jesus
had to be brave when he obeyed his Father and allowed the soldiers to
arrest him in the Garden of Gethsemane. He prayed, "Father, if you are
willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done"
(Luke 22:42). A few minutes later Jesus displayed courage by telling the
soldiers, "If you seek me, let these go their way" (John 18:8).
Throughout his life, Jesus gave thanks to his Father.
There are
times when every dad has to make tough decisions. A dad who is grateful
to God will find the courage to make the right ones.
Even dogs
like godly dads, says Rebecca, 9: "Dad works so hard every day for my
family, and he loves us all. He even loves my dog. And believe me, my
dog loves him, too! We all love him, and he loves us and believes in
Jesus."
Point to ponder: Bless your father as your heavenly Father has blessed you.
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