Journal for 10/17…Fathers

5:48 AM

Psalm 78:1-31

Lord, You are a wonderful Father…You love Your children and do what is best for them. Sometimes fathers do what is best for their children when they do not understand, or when they are not pleased. But a loving father does what is right and what is best for his children's future. Eventually they will see the reasons.

You are that kind of Father…You do what is best for me whether I understand it or not; whether I like it or not. I particularly don't care for Your discipline (just sayin'). But one thing I know: You love me.

I pray for the fathers and men that I know. I pray that they will obey You and then pass Your Word and Your ways to the next generation, to a "future generation" (6). I pray that we will pass along our confidence in God, and that we'll help our younger people to not forget Your works (7), and help them keep Your commands.

One generation does not have to follow the rebellion of the previous generation (8). Strengthen and encourage the fathers I have influence with. May we all be filled with Your Spirit and pass Your favor along to succeeding generations.

Be first today, Lord. I am second.~