I got to take my oldest daughter Alli out for a dinner date tonight. Nothing fancy but it was great to have one-on-one time with her. I believe Dad’s should take their daughters out on dates. It is a cool deal to spend time alone and let them talk about what is going on in their lives.
Alli is going to be 18 two weeks from tomorrow. I can’t believe how old she is getting…how old I am getting. I told her on the way home how proud I am of her. I love the woman she is growing to be. She is a testimony to God’s grace. Dads, we get an incredible opportunity to “bless” our kids. It is a responsibility…a stewardship. We don’t want to swing and miss at this one.
Have you told your kids that you are proud of them lately? Do you let them know you believe in them? Do you say “I love you” everyday? Do you hug them? When kids know that their dad is in their corner – that they believe in them – it gives them an incredible safety-net of confidence. It also gives them a better view of their Heavenly Father. Believe me, Alli knows how imperfect her Daddy is. That is a good thing. We keep it real. But Alli knows that I am her greatest fan as well and that’s a great thing.
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John and Michelle
About Me
- John Cremeans
- I serve as Lead Pastor of Fellowship Church in Glen Mills, PA. I grew up not far from our church but moved out of the area after high school. God brought me back in 2000 and if He will let me, I will be here the rest of my life. Michelle and I have five children: Alli, Emily, Bailey, Drew, and Grace. I am living my dream...
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That is so cool. Alli is a good girl and I have enjoyed getting to know her better during Life Groups. On the dad note, it is quite a responsibility we have as dads. John, you have the pleasure to experience having "daddy's girls" and "daddy's little buddies". As only having two boys, I assume that as they get older, I'll have a different approach than if I had girls, but the goal remains the same. Be there for them, love them, support them, tell them "I love you" and most importantly, like you said, it gives them a better view of their Heavenly Father. And that is so important.
listen...do you hear that sound? it's getting louder...
you have covered your daughter...
you have raised the bar...the bar on what your daughter expects in a man...
you have taken away the need to get male attention in ungodly ways because she already has it from the first human man in her life...
it's getting louder...
you have shown her that she is worthy, for her brain, her personality, her being...
you have shown her love without asking for something in return...
you have shown her how to be a daughter and therefore how to be God's daughter...
you have stopped her from bucking authority...
you have taught her to want to submit...
that sound...that sound...
what is that sound?
it's the sound of heaven rejoicing over fathers like you...
bravo!
Take them to Phillies games Jeff. Teach them the proper way to cheer and boo...Watching them grow and learn to love Jesus...it just doesn't get any better than that.
Thanks Debbe. What an awesome responsibilty to cover our families in prayer. I appreciate your comments.
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