What it takes to be a Dad

I read a great article today by C. Adams and had to share to my friends who are dads (although ladies are invited to read as well).

What it takes to be a dad
* read to your children
* keep your promises
* go for walks together
* let your children help with household projects
* spend time one-on-one with each child
* tell your children about your own childhood
* go to the zoo, museums, ball games as a family
* set a good example
* use good manners
* help your children with their homework
* show your children lots of warmth and affection
* set clear, consistent limits
* consider how your decisions will affect your children
* listen to your children
* know your children’s friends
* take your children to work
* open a savings account for your children
* resolve conflict quickly
* take your children to church

(not an exhaustive list, but a great start)

Please use this list to pray that I will be a good and godly dad to my three children. Each day I realize more and more that they are watching and mimicking me.

If you are a dad - use this list to remind you.
If you are a wife - pray through this list for your husband.
If you are a single lady - pray for a future husband with these qualities.
If you are a single man - pray that you will demonstrate these qualities.
If you are a pastor - pray for the men in your church.
If you are local church member - be an example to the young generation.