First posted March 2011
These are the words I used at my son’s engagement. I hope it encourages other fathers
What does a father tell a son who has found a good woman?
Whoever finds a wife finds a good thing, And obtains favor of God. – Proverbs 18:22
Treat her as a gift from God
- to be honored
- to be cherished
- to be nurtured
- to be protected
What do you tell the woman who has win your son’s heart?
- Welcome to our family.
- Welcome to our heart.
- Our love for our son is our love for You.
God said, “It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper suitable for him.” – Genesis 2:18
A helper who:
- stands by her man
- who embraces him when storms and troubles come
- who provides wisdom and guidance
- who is the encourager and helper