Matthew 5:48
The Challenge

Is God asking of me what is impossible to do?
Is He expecting real perfection – not things done for show?
The challenge of fatherhood seems beyond my reach –
I’m wondering if this is a standard for me, that I might teach –
MY CHILDREN.

Perfect World [Gen.1:31]
I read that when God created everything, He said it was very good.
That reminds me that every task I attempt must be done the way it should
Be – for looking on and learning from the way I approach each job at hand
That I am doing this work for the Lord – not just to be seen of men –
ARE MY CHILDREN

Perfect Word [Ps.19:7]
Every word God spoke was truth, we can be sure He meant what He said.
He never told a joke, all He said was in a way no one was deliberately mislead.
I too need to remember when I am speaking to others,
Never to say things in a way that will leave others to wonder –
ESPECIALLY NOT MY CHILDREN

Perfect work [De.32:4]
Things not seen by men are God’s most important works.
Redemption and reconciliation – salvation by faith’s simple look –
Remind me that what really counts when my life’s work is done,
Are those attributes and lessons passed on from my heart alone –
TO MY CHILDREN

Perfect Ways [Ps.18:30]
God’s perfect ways are obviously different than mine.
From both Him and hopefully me, the strength of character shines
When my works and words – and especially my ways –
Makes consistency of life and the words that I say –
ACCEPTABLE TO MY CHILDREN

Perfect Will [Ro.12:2]
God’s perfect will He wants to make known to me.
Not conformed to the world but mind-transformed is the way to be.
To a man who is a worshipper and wanting God’s way for his own,
He is bound to be the right kind of man in his home –
AND BEFORE HIS CHILDREN