S - Genesis 37:3 Jacob loved Joseph more than any of his other children because Joseph had been born to him in his old age. So one day Jacob had a special gift made for Joseph—a beautiful robe. 4 But his brothers hated Joseph because their father loved him more than the rest of them. They couldn’t say a kind word to him.
O - Jacob loved Joseph more than his other children and showed this love openly, even in front of the other children. Because of this, the other brothers are reported to have hated Joseph. Jacob did no service to either Joseph or his other sons by favoring one son or another.
A - There are times that I spend more time with one of my children over others and I always need to be aware of this so as to not hurt the one perceiving injustice and not to hurt the one being favored. May times this may be unintentional to show a favoritism but I always need to be aware of how my actions are being perceived. I also just need to take time out of my life and spend the time with my children, especially those that don't require it. My job is to have a loving relationship with each and every one of them so that they want to be around me and experience the same love that the Father gives them.
P - God, I pray that you would help me today and everyday to be the father that you are for me. I desperately want to be the kind of father that my children need and desire and to show them an example that they too can pass on to their children. I love you Lord and thank you for always being there for me and for fathering me every single day of my life. I pray a blessing over myself and my family and I pray for protection and good health.
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