A good friend of mine recently shared this thought--which he admitted he took from the movie "Cinderella Man"--but is so powerful that I too must share. He calls it a mantra for men and from this day forward, I am making it my mantra. Here goes: Be a hero in my child's eyes and a champion of my wife's heart.
When my daughter Amanda looks at me, I want her to see a father who loves Jesus and loves her unconditionally. I want her to see a father who treasures time spent with her. I want her to see a father who will be patient with her and encourage her to do her best; not as a matter of performance, but rather a matter of God-honoring excellence. I want her to see a man who models for her what a husband should look like that will help her to someday choose one wisely.
When my wife Cheryl looks at me, I also want her to see a man who loves Jesus and loves her unconditionally. I also want her to see a husband who cherises time spent with her. I want her to see a husband who gives her the peace and security of knowing that she is more important than any other human relationship. I want her to see a husband who consistently puts her needs and the needs of his family above his own.
This mantra is not easy. Our sinful, selfish nature will often knock us off track and cause our lives to need realignment. But what better way to lovingly serve and lead those whom God has entrusted to us as a family? In our own ability and strength, we are woefully inadequate to be heroes and champions in our homes, but we can do all things through Christ who strengthens us (Philippians 4:13). Lifting up our desire to be heroes and champions in our homes is a desire that God stands ready, willing and able to honor and bless.
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