Every good gift bestowed, every perfect gift received comes to us from above, courtesy of the Father of lights. He is consistent. He won’t change His mind or play tricks in the shadows.

James 1:17 (The Voice)

Happy Father's Day to all the dads, gramps, and spiritual fathers out there in Australia!

I firmly believe that fathers have a vital part to play in their children’s lives. A father isn’t just a breadwinner or a parent, he is the spiritual leader of the family. If you don’t learn to become a son to your heavenly Father, it will be hard to be the father that He desires you to be for your children.

A spiritual orphan can’t be an exceptional father because his relationship with their kids isn't sustained by a healthy relationship with God. He will either be too strict or too lenient in his parenting style.

The Apostle James describes God as our perfect Father who knows what is best for us and gives us good gifts. God is our Father of lights. He is always incredibly good and righteous. No matter what He does, His ways and actions are never unjust or malicious.

Grow in the love of God and God will grow your capacity to love and nurture your children.

In the Old Testament, the sins of the father were passed down to his children and their children’s children. Everything is drastically different in the New Covenant. Our Father’s perfect love for us sets us free from fear, and this freedom gives us the strength to love as God loves. This legacy of love and trust will not only be for our children, but for those who come after us.

The Bible says, in Malachi 4:6, that before the Lord returns, He will turn the hearts of fathers to sons and the hearts of sons to fathers. Let us trust and pray for relational changes, healing, and restoration of healthy family relationships across generations.