Fatherhood is Full of Will I’s

April 19, 2011 in Family Life with 20 Comments

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Fatherhood is full of Will I’s…

Will I raise a son that:

…loves Christ?

…loves others and shows the love of Christ to them?

…is obedient?

…is courteous?

…is patient?

…is a good father someday?

…is a good husband someday?

…enjoys life?

Will I be able to:

…always be there for him when he needs me?

…be a good role model for him?

…be patient with him?

…give him all his needs? and some of his wants?

…discipline him when I know he needs it?

…say no, and even though he wants it badly?

Fatherhood is not always easy, but it sure is fun.  I know I will not always have all of the answers, and I will fail. I am human and I am not perfect. I will though give my son the best me that I can, and with a great wife by my side I think we will do all right!

What are some “Will I’s” that you worry about?

 

 

 

20 Responses to “Fatherhood is Full of Will I’s”

  1. Jonathan Pearson April 19, 2011 at 3:17 pm #

    WIll I fail to reach my full potential because I’m too selfish and short sighted… deep, but the first thing that came to my mind. Great post man!

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  2. mo April 19, 2011 at 3:33 pm #

    Yeah, I wonder if I will be there for him, if he’ll know how much he’s loved. It’s a lot to think about sometimes!

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  3. ThatGuyKC April 19, 2011 at 4:23 pm #

    Solid stuff, Adam.

    I worry that I won’t instill an unshakable faith in God. As I typed that it sounded really silly because I really can’t do that. God can.

    I guess I worry that I won’t be the strong, godly man I hope they see in me.

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    • Adam April 20, 2011 at 4:29 pm #

      We have a lot of the same feelings it sounds like on this.

      Thanks KC!

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  4. DS April 19, 2011 at 5:05 pm #

    Will you love Jesus with all your heart soul and might?

    The rest of it?

    Your son will catch onto what and Who is most important in your life.

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  5. Ben April 19, 2011 at 7:52 pm #

    Will I remember to take the trash out?

    *sigh*

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    • Adam April 20, 2011 at 4:30 pm #

      Yea I have to constantly remember that one :)

      Reply
  6. seekingpastor April 19, 2011 at 11:00 pm #

    Will I be able to balance my desire for them to learn obedience with my desire for them to remain creatively energetic.

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    • Adam April 20, 2011 at 4:30 pm #

      So true. Tight line.

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  7. David April 20, 2011 at 12:25 am #

    I worry that I will not be someone that my daughter feels comfortable opening up to when she gets older and needs someone to talk to.

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    • Adam April 20, 2011 at 4:31 pm #

      Yeah, I hope I am someone my son wants to talk with and share things with.

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  8. Moe April 20, 2011 at 8:44 am #

    Will I inspire them to fulfill their dreams and yet honor God?

    That’s where it’s at for me man.

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    • Adam April 20, 2011 at 4:31 pm #

      Truth! Thanks for sharing Moe!

      Reply
  9. dustin April 20, 2011 at 2:36 pm #

    Will I inspire my kids to serve others, adore their future spouses, and honor God?

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  10. Michael April 20, 2011 at 3:45 pm #

    Will I do a good enough job?

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    • Adam April 20, 2011 at 4:31 pm #

      A constant “will i” for me!

      Reply

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