This is not a post about those who are absent. It's to celebrate those who are present. It's not to say that they have "stepped up." These men regard their roles of being fathers as intrinsic, belonging to their essential nature. They esteem their imprint on their children and willingly embrace their responsibility. They understand that they are building purpose and Kingdom in their children as well as strengthening a society.
I begin with my own father. I am a girl who is completely in love with her Daddy! He was there everyday. He demonstrated love by loving my mother, my sister and me. He prayed for me. He taught me to change the oil, change a tire, mow the yard and use duct tape in 1,000 ways! Hearing his voice saying "Hey Baby Girl" makes me melt to this day! I love him so...
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| Daddy! The righteous who walks in his integrity blessed are his children after him! Proverb 20:7 |
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| Chris A father has compassion on his children so the Lord has compassion so those who fear him. Psalm 103:13 |
Because my Daddy taught me love, I chose a man who does the same. My husband works hard and loves harder. He wipes our children's tears and celebrates their victories. We are grateful for him. Our children are strong and confident because of his daily hugs, many kisses and never ending "I love you." He prays for our children and teaches them to pray. He loves us and we love him!
I have collected the faces of very few of the many African American fathers who are answering the call. These are men of valor and vision. They are KINGDOM MEN as described by Dr. Tony Evans in "Kingdom Man: Every Man's Destiny, Every Woman's Dream" They are dedicated to their families and are intentional in their purpose. I wanted others to see that they do exist. They have not vanished. They are not missing. THEY ARE HOME!
They are living the blessing in Psalm 128 and Psalm 127:3-5:
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| Joe How blessed is everyone who fears the Lord, |
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| Eric Who walks in His ways. |
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| Jessie When you shall eat of the fruit of your hands, You will be happy and it will be well with you. |
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| Jonathan Your wife will be like a fruitful vine within your house. |
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| Brendan Your children like olive plants around your table. |
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| Jeff Behold, for thus shall the man be blessed, who fears the Lord. |
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| DeLario The Lord bless you from Zion |
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| Larry And may you see prosperity of Jerusalem, |
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| Anthony All the days of your life, |
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| Aaron Indeed, may you see your children's children |
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| Kevin Peace be unto Israel! |
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| Darrell Sons are a heritage from the Lord, children a reward from him. |
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| Trent Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are sons born in one's youth. |
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| Jonathon Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. |
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| Kedric They will not be put to shame |
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| Randal When they contend with their enemies at the gate. |
THANK YOU FOR BEING HOME!
Blessings!
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