good |gʊd| adjective 1 to be desired or approved of: It is good to be home with you.

I recently posted, in my last lifestyle blog, a Father’s Day interview with my father-in-love, Harry. He casually said something that really stuck with me this week when he stated, “I encourage dads to be the God figure in their households. Every child’s perception of God is their father. Is he mean and drunk, or generous and kind? Your character is the foundation of what God will look like to your child.”

Listening to Harry’s heart behind writing parenting books during our fun little interview this week made me so grateful for good fathers and parents. It made me better understand how Field grew up to be the man of God and faithful father that he proves to be each day.

I am so thankful that I have a husband who leads our home with integrity, love and faithfulness. When Field gets home from work, he doesn’t check his phone or disconnect from our family. He sits down, right on the floor with our kids and gives us all of his devotion and attention, even after I know he has had a long day.

When I have speaking engagements, Field will always volunteer to stay home with kids to spend time with them and have a “dad night”. He loves those nights, and I know they’re not always easy with two growing little ones! Field loves being a husband and a father, and he is so incredibly good at it! I love that he encourages me to pursue my dreams and goals and proves it by stepping up at home so I am able to.

Field is so protective of our family time and our weekends together. He will gently remind me when I try to schedule a work meeting or an event during those times. He guards our family time because he knows how important those times are to keeping our family healthy and involved in one another’s lives. I love that.

Coming from a divorced family, it was so nice for me when Field and I got married to gain a new perspective on what our family could look like from the example his parents set for us. Harry has set such an incredible example of what a father’s role in the household should be for his family, and now for me and my children. Because of Harry’s influence, Field is the best dad and husband–and I thank God for both of them each and every day.

“The father of one who is right with God will have much joy. He who has a wise son will be glad in him.” Proverbs 23:24

If you are struggling this Father’s Day from an unmet desire in your heart or from the lack of a good, fatherly role model in your own life–I want to pray with you today. The good news is that we all have the best example of a good, good father in our Heavenly Father. He is good to us, always. Faithful in all things. He is patient and kind. Merciful and gracious. He is quick to forgive and slow to get angry. Put your trust and hope in Him today, and allow Him to heal the broken places in your heart. He is truly a good, good Father! Amen!

“Father to the fatherless, defender of widows–this is God, whose dwelling is holy. God places the lonely in families; he sets the prisoners free and gives them joy!” Psalm 68:5-6

Happy Father’s Day!

XO-
Sabrina