Words shape identity. Encouragement, affirmation, and gentle correction all contribute to a child’s sense of worth and resilience. A father’s words carry incredible power — for healing or harm. Choose to speak life.

• What affirming words do your children regularly hear from you?
• When was the last time you intentionally encouraged each child?
• What voices are competing with yours in your child’s mind?
• How can your words build spiritual and emotional confidence?

Ephesians 4:29

“Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.”

A father’s voice can be a well of blessing. Use it to water the seeds of identity, not fear