First things first<\/em>\u2026is an expression long associated with priorities. We all tend to get the cart before the horse, so to speak. Taking that first step is sometimes the most difficult. To earn your first million, you have to work very hard to make and save the first $10,000. When going on a trip to somewhere you have never been, you must first seek directions and make a plan. You can\u2019t build a great business and have lots of customers or clients without serving and satisfying the first one.<\/p>\n Recently, I was meeting with my new friend, Sebastian Sheetz. He shared an interesting thought that he had heard from Pastor Troy Brewer. It resonated. As I was reflecting on it later, my thoughts turned to fathers and their role in the family.<\/p>\n You must first be aligned before you can be assigned!<\/em><\/p>\n First things first! In order for you to go from being a father to that special place called, Dad, you must first get aligned<\/em> with the One who can ensure your success. And just where does it start? Sebastian suggested Romans 12.1-2. \u201cI appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that the testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.\u201d <\/em><\/strong>(ESV)<\/p>\n You start by \u2026presenting yourself to Him<\/em>\u2026avoid conforming to this world\u2026<\/em>and become transformed by renewing your mind<\/em>. All this is accomplished in and through God\u2019s word. It says in 2 Timothy 3.16 that four things happen. Teaching, reproof, correction and training in righteousness. <\/em>Now you are becoming aligned.<\/p>\n So, what is your assignment? To \u2018be the dad\u2026God wants you to be\u2019<\/em>. Simply to disciple your children in line with Proverbs 22.6 ESV which says; \u201cTrain up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.\u201d<\/em><\/strong> See, \u2018train up\u2019 is discipleship. Jesus\u2019 last recorded words in Matthew were; \u201cAll authority in heaven and earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations\u2026<\/em><\/strong>All nations starts in your home. Then you are free to go down the block, in your church, in another country. First things first! \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/em>There is an exhortation that goes along with this. The Message translation nails it! \u201cFathers, don\u2019t exasperate your children by coming down hard on them. Take them by the hand and lead them in the way of the Master\u201d <\/em><\/strong>(Eph. 6.4).<\/p>\n Train them correctly, don\u2019t exasperate them, grab their hand and lead them! <\/em>That\u2019s the results of being assigned. Humanly speaking, those four basic things cannot be done well. But the Holy Spirit through you\u2014can and will! Don\u2019t attempt it the other way. Failure awaits! Let him align you and then assign you. Success assured!<\/p>\n So, get aligned by digging into God\u2019s word, bathing you and your family in prayer, welcoming accountability and pursuing the highest calling any dad can have\u2014training up (discipling) your children. Now, that\u2019s being aligned and assigned the right way!<\/em> And remember, it\u2019s not about perfection; it\u2019s about the pursuit.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Priorities First things first\u2026is an expression long associated with priorities. We all tend to get the cart before the horse, so to speak. Taking that first step is sometimes the most difficult. To earn your first million, you have to work very hard to make and save the first $10,000. 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Train up<\/h3>\n