But what of people who do not have this positive role model to look up to? Some people, unfortunately, look at their fathers as more of an example of what NOT to do. This is a sad reality for an increasing number of people in today’s day and age.
If this is you, my heart hurts for you. It must be very difficult to not have a positive father to look up to. But let me encourage you to know that there are many men in this world that are followers of Christ and are worthy role models. Take some time to get to know such men, and while they’ll never be your actual father, allow them to guide you and help you as though they were.
If you ARE one of these good fathers, let me encourage you to be mindful of those who might need you. Who can you be a mentor to? Who in your life needs to see that godly, manly example in their lives? Ask God to open your eyes to who you can guide and encourage, so they can grow up to be the man or woman God called them to be.