More Important Than The President
by FamilyDads · Filed Under: Fatherhood
Today, for all Americans, is unique in our history. It is the inauguration of our 44th President.
The President of the United States is a position of immense power, unique prestige, instant fame, and world notoriety.
But you know what?
Our role as dads is more important.
It really is…Yes, it **REALLY** is.
Presidents come and go. Just think about all the presidents that have served so far in your lifetime. Sure, they make decisions that affect the direction of the country. And this next president will do likewise.
But as dads, we have something that no one…and I mean NO ONE… else has.
We have “father power.” It is the tremendous influence that we have in the lives of each of our children.
It is the power of our relationship with them, simply because we are their earthly father.
It is the ability and opportunity that we have as their dad to impact them, for all their lifetime, as well as their children and future generations of our family.
It is the privilege and responsibility we Dads have to instruct them, model to them, and disciple them in spiritual matters.
It is from us, Dad, whom our son will learn about masculinity, what it means to be a man, what it means to be a father, what it means to relate to a man, and if he has what it takes to be a man.
It is from us, Dad, whom our daughter can learn what it means to be truly cherished, how to relate to a man, what qualities to look for in her future husband, and if she is lovely as a woman.
With all due respect to Mr. Obama… even after today… his greatest importance and lasting influence will be in the lives of his two daughters.
He, like each of us dads, has a power even greater than the position of President of the United States:
“Father Power!”
Let us remember this amidst the media adulation and attention being given today and in the months ahead to the new US President.
Blessings to you and your family,
Joey Watkins
Founder, FamilyDads
PS – A great resource on “father power” is the book Father Power by Todd Wilson. This book has had a visibly profound impact on my life and it’s one I re-read regularly. It’s a quick, easy read which I highly recommend to ALL dads.
