Things daughters need from their dads - Part 2

Last week we discussed the first two things of seven that daughters need from their dads, (1) Your unconditional love, and (2) Your time.  If you missed it, go back and check it out.  These are what I believe are the next two things that daughters need from their dads...


3)  Your high moral character and integrity - It is vitally important that your daughter sees you live a life beyond reproach.  She must know what you stand for and that you will stick to it even in the face of challenge and adversity...that you won't waver.  This not only gives her security, but also gives her courage to face the battles she is sure to have.  That can be very difficult in a world that constantly encourages us to do what makes us happy no matter who it hurts.

It is imperative that you teach her right from wrong, good from evil, and do your best each day to be an example of that in your home and at work.  If you are a Christian that means that you follow and obey the Bible, the inspired Word of God and teach her to do the same.  You must teach her to always strive to do what is right and make good choices even when no one else is watching...that is integrity.  You must teach her that her word is her bond and that she must keep her word, even when it hurts (short of taking back something she said she would do that would be harmful to her or that would not be pleasing to God). 

4)  Your love and affection for their mom - If you are married to her mother (50% of you will be), one of the most important things you can do as a father is to love, I mean really love her mother.

Now I understand that if you are divorced (the other 50% of you), that might not be possible, but at least you must never speak poorly of her mom.  It affects how she sees herself as a human being and as a person of worth and value, since from her perspective "mom" is the most important and special person in her life along with you.

If you are married to her mom, it is vital that she see how much you love her mom, that you are willing to serve her, that you treat her well, that you speak to her in love and with respect, and that you live with her in an understanding way.  As Christians we are taught that if we do not honor and live with our wives in an understanding way, that even our prayers are hindered!  This is found in the New Testament of the Bible (1 Peter 3:7).  We are also taught to love our wives as Christ loved the church and gave Himself for it (died for it)...WOW! (Ephesians 5:25)  Will your daughter be able to say that you love her mother in that way?


Coming next week:  5) Your guidance and instruction, 6) Your protection, and 7) Be the man you want her to marry...


(And for those women that happen to find or stumble onto this blog, we welcome your thoughts and words of wisdom.  We need to hear things from your perspective too...so be bold and blog on!)