Wisdom for Fathers

By Boyd Bailey

“How do you feel as a father? Inadequate at times? Overwhelmed most of the time? Yet, the fulfillment of being a father cannot be properly put into words, without experiencing its raw reality. No doubt, struggles in fatherhood are an opportunity to approach your heavenly Father in humble dependence in need of wisdom, faith, and encouragement. God the Father’s character is the example for earthly fathers to aspire to become. I pray that this 30-day devotional helps you to grow in wisdom so that you can love your family as God the Father loves his children.” – Boyd Bailey

• Language: English
• Publisher: Boyd Bailey
• Release date: Jun 17, 2011
• ISBN: 9781452490236

Boyd Bailey

Boyd Bailey, the author of Wisdom Hunters devotionals, is the founder of Wisdom Hunters, Inc., an Atlanta-based ministry created to encourage Christians (a.k.a wisdom hunters) to apply God's unchanging Truth in a changing world. By God's grace, Boyd has impacted wisdom hunters in over 86 countries across the globe through the Wisdom Hunters daily devotion, wisdomhunters.com devotional blog and devotional books. For over 30 years Boyd Bailey has passionately pursued wisdom through his career in fulltime ministry, executive coaching, and mentoring. Since becoming a Christian at the age of 19, Boyd begins each day as a wisdom hunter, diligently searching for Truth in scripture, and through God's grace, applying it to his life. These raw, 'real time' reflections from his personal time with the Lord, are now impacting over 70,000 people through the Wisdom Hunters Daily Devotion email. In addition to the daily devotion, Boyd has authored three devotional books: Infusion, a 90-day devotional, Seeking Daily the Heart of God, a 365-day devotional and Seeking God in the Psalms, a 90-day devotional along with several 30-day devotional e-Books on topics such as Wisdom for Fathers, Wisdom for Mothers, Wisdom for Graduates, and Wisdom for Marriage. In addition to Wisdom Hunters, Boyd is the co-founder and CEO of Ministry Ventures, a faith based non-profit, where he has trained and coached over 1000 ministries in the best practices of prayer, board, ministry models, administration and fundraising. Prior to Ministry Ventures, Boyd was the National Director for Crown Financial Ministries and an Associate Pastor at First Baptist Church of Atlanta. Boyd serves on numerous boards including Ministry Ventures, Wisdom Hunters, Atlanta Mission, Souly Business and Blue Print for Life. Boyd received his Bachelor of Arts from Jacksonville State University and his Masters of Divinity from Southwestern Seminary. He and Rita, his wife of 30 plus years, live in Roswell, Georgia and are blessed with four daughters, three sons-in-law who love Jesus, and a granddaughter and grandson. Boyd and Rita enjoy missions and investing in young couples, as well as hiking, reading, traveling, working through their bucket list, watching college football, and hanging out with their kids and grand kids when ever possible.

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Wisdom for Fathers

by

Boyd Bailey

Copyright 2011 Wisdom Hunters, LLC

Published by Wisdom Hunters at Smashwords

Table of Contents

What Readers are Saying about Wisdom Hunters

Books by Boyd Bailey

Introduction

Reading 1 - Expecting a Baby

Reading 2 - Love Disciplines

Reading 3 - A Godly Legacy

Reading 4 - Gift of Grandchildren

Reading 5 - Foolish Children

Reading 6 - On Purpose

Reading 7 - Prime of Life

Reading 8 - Faithful Fathers

Reading 9 - Effective Fathers Instruct

Reading 10 - A Delighted Parent

Reading 11 - Faithful Friendship

Reading 12 - Discernment Obeys God

Reading 13 - Denial of Wrongdoing

Reading 14 - Serve the Poor

Reading 15 - Future Savings

Reading 16 - Household of Faith

Reading 17 - Thankful Prayers

Reading 18 - Grateful Children

Reading 19 - Wisdom Walk

Reading 20 - Loyalty Creates Loyalty

Reading 21 - Surrounded by Faith

Reading 22 - False Faith

Reading 23 - Compassion for Mother-in-laws

Reading 24 - Trained and Mentored

Reading 25 - The Spiritual Leader

Reading 26 - Affectionate Father

Reading 27 - Generous Dad

Reading 28 - A Faithful Father

Reading 29 - A Fruitful Family

Reading 30 - Redeeming the Time

What Readers are Saying about Wisdom Hunters:

I would just like to say thank you for offering these daily devotionals. I have been receiving them nearly a year now, and I do not think there has been one yet that has not resonated with me and many, I believe, have changed the course of my day. – Vicki

Perfect Peace

I just started receiving your devotional emails. I have to tell you, each one has hit home in such a divine way. I am experiencing turmoil and hopelessness in my marriage and need to seek God’s peace. I want Him to restore my marriage but am seeking peace either way. Thank you for your ministry. You truly are touching hearts and encouraging God’s people. – Laura

Patient People Wait

How poignant that today’s message was about patience. I pray for this every day, and this devotional encouraged me as I go about my day and struggles with being a divorced mom of two precious children. God bless you for this site. You touch so many of us deeply. – Maribel

This is exactly what I needed to read today. I’ve been praying for God to restore my business, and He has encouraged me along the way. However, at times I grow impatient because He is not working on my time frame. What a great reminder to trust Him, fellowship with Him, and serve others while I wait on Him! – Joel

Follow Him

This word was absolutely inspiring to my life right now. I mean definitely talking about my life right now. I have been struggling for the past few months on my faith due to constant situations seemingly depressing my life, but God has been faithful. He has never left my side, and even when I was at my weakest point of faith He still provided a way of escape. I will follow Him to the depths of the sea because He is just that good to me and all of us. He is worthy of all praises, even in the midst of our trials and tribulations. I thank God for His mercy and grace on my soul, because without it I don’t know where I would be right now! Hallelujah!! – Kenesha

Emotional Suffering

This is so comforting and what sound advice not to make any life-altering decisions while you’re in the dark night of the soul, wonderful word. – Robin

Oh, what an incredible blessing these devotionals are to my heart. Thank you, thank you, thank you for being God’s Voice to me! – Kathy

Pursuit of Wisdom

I thank God for your life and for the wisdom of God you share as a result of your fellowship with Him! Praise and glory to our Father for revealing Himself through His precious Holy Spirit, and I thank God for your life and desire to share with others that the body of Christ may be complete in Him. – Sharon

I needed this devotion, this pep talk today… In the midst of waiting for a job offer (I received a call moments ago for an interview!! Yeah, God!), waiting for a call for jury duty, anticipating the bills to be paid in full and on time, I’m