The Good Shepherd

INTRODUCTION

*TALK ABOUT THE JOY OF MY KIDS ENTERING INTO THE DOOR OF OUR HOME*

**CALL THEM BY NAME. LEADING THEM OUT. THEY HEAR MY VOICE AND THEY FOLLOW. LEADING THEM HOME AND MAKING SURE THEY GET INSIDE THE HOME.**

PROTECTION

A father uses boundaries

A thief has no boundaries

A Father allows things in, allows things out.

A Father must use his voice. His voice is protection because the sheep know to follow his voice and the the voice of a stranger.

Kids hear your voice. Even when you don’t think they do. They hear you talk. They hear and listen and learn. They follow.

A Father sees what some others dont see.

PROVISION

Provide for the physical, mental, spiritual needs of the family

Provide an abundant life for the family

Provide pasture

PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP

A Father knows children and his children know him.

PRIORITIZE SELFLESSNESS

A Father lays down his life for his children