"By divine design, fathers are to preside over their families in love and
righteousness and are responsible to provide the necessities of life
and protection for their families."
In a world focused on gender equality (with all of its positive and negative effects), are fathers really necessary? I say yes! I know there are statistics out there about the positive impact fathers can have on children's lives. Also, fathers are still considered the traditional breadwinners of a home. But the best fathers I've seen (including my own) didn't just work hard to provide and protect, they also presided. I take this to mean that they cared deeply about the family, working with the mother to take the lead in the emotional, mental, and spiritual well being of the whole family.
True fathers truly deserve their own day (which we observed a few weeks ago). They deserve tremendous respect and love. I believe that I will be the best man I can be if I can be a wonderful husband and father for my future family. I am grateful that I have been surrounded by good examples of fatherhood for many years.
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