How to be the best dad

taking a "life inventory" before life gets out of control
One of the best things about being a parent is that you get the opportunity to instill Godly values in the hearts and minds of impressionable ...

In the above link, I am reminded how incredibly responsible I am as a dad. I spent the first two days of my week with my oldest daughter. She is the third child in our family. I admit that it is easier to be with my boys than with my girls. But I intended to spend time with her. We traveled to Indiana to visit with her cousins while I helped provide perspective on Native Americans to sophomores at Grace College in Winona Lake, IN.

My daughter and I enjoyed more than time together. She is so unique. I loved hearing how she views things. I marveled at what caught her eye on the trip out her window. In fact, she saw things that I missed.

She also is my princess. Yet I could jeopardize my influence in her life. I need to shore up accountability in my life. I am glad that Jim Burns' article and list of accountability questions will spur me on to make sure my walk with God lines up with my talk of my relationship with God.

Self-Assessment

I don't like talking about myself--much less thinking about myself. I am an introvert. Most people who get to know me are often surprised. I do regain energy by being alone. So I don't like me being the central focus.

My strengths assessment energized me. If someone were to ask me about my strengths, I would have struggled. Now I can verbalize a lot better. Knowing more about yourself can strengthen you. In my case it has invigorated my outlook out to the future. I surmise that knowing yourself better can also be debilitating. But in my life so far, I have gained confidence in knowing more about myself.

Though reluctant, I am curious about me. What more will i discover in this journey? I can't wait to find out.

pastor d