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Philippians 2:13-16; 4:11-13; I John 4:1-4; 5:1-5; Romans 10:9, 10; [Colossians 1:26]; I John 1:9, 8, 10; Hebrews 10:23; [James 1:8; Psalm 119:105; Hebrews 13:5]; Proverbs 30:32; Psalm 141:1-4; Hebrews 13:15; Proverbs 6:2; Ephesians 4:29; Romans 8:31-40

As parents, specifically fathers, we have a wonderful goal of instilling in our children a mind-set of being victorious, an attitude of being able to overcome rather than beings defeatists. The scriptures teach us that God works within us to will and do of His good pleasure. Those who are born again have the advantage of God’s help because He will not only reveal His will to us, but help us accomplish the tasks at hand. We are to do so without internal complaints (murmurings) or external complaints (disputings). The result will be that we can be blameless and harmless in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation. We will shine as lights in the world by holding forth the words of life. We are to live the Word of life. It is not a matter of what we say, but everything we do.

Paul writes in Philippians that he was content in whatever state he was in. This does not mean he “suffered for Jesus,” but rather that he was self-sufficient, adequate and wanting nothing. How? His proclamation was, “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.” Sometimes our confessions can be very negative. Perhaps we find ourselves wondering aloud, “What else could go wrong?” Children mimic their parents. If we observe our children giving up and complaining about everything being wrong, we should take a good look in the mirror. Our confessions should be according to the Word of God which declares we are God’s children and have overcome the things of the world, because greater is he that is in us than he that is in the world (I John 4:4). We do not just “squeak by” but are overcomers.

The Devil sets himself in opposition to everything God represents. The true God wants us to step up and call upon Him. Jesus is there to help us with that holy spirit power. We have Christ in us, the hope of glory. These are the truths we must constantly tell our children. When we confess (which means to say the same thing) the word of God, we are agreeing with what God says. Hebrews exhorts us to hold fast the confession of our faith without wavering. How? By remembering that God is faithful Who promised. It is important for us to teach our children so they know in their own hearts that God is faithful and will never leave or forsake them. Imagine the benefit to our children as they think, speak and live with an “I Can Do” attitude.

With God’s help, nothing is impossible. Fathers can instill a “never say die” attitude in their children, and in so doing, can count themselves successful.