Identify and Destroy > The 6 Obstacles Every Dad Faces [Infographic]

I’m sure you’ve been following this blog series closely as we’ve unpacked the major obstacles every dad faces. As we recap our journey through these six obstacles, we hope you’ve been challenged and encouraged to identify and destroy obstacles that all dads face.

There are at least six obstacles that, if you’re going to be a godly dad, you must identify and destroy.

You’ve probably noticed from the start of this series, we haven’t promised perfection. Heck, our goal is not perfection. We’ve intentionally used the term “great” instead of “perfect”.

What does being a godly dad mean? We believe being a godly dad means intentionally discipling your child.

In this series, we’ve talked about the six major obstacles. We’ve covered how the obstacles sound, how to remove them and how Scripture helps us overcome them.

Let’s recap now with this handy, dandy infographic. You’re welcome. : )

The six most common obstacles are as follows. Feel free to click back and review each post for more details on each obstacle and learn how to be a godly dad. Below, you’ll find the recap:

1 > The Ignorance Obstacle

2 > The Inertia Obstacle

3 > The Delegation Obstacle

4 > The Guilt Obstacle

5 > The Procrastination Obstacle

6 > The Despair Obstacle

How the Obstacles Sound

1 > The Ignorance Obstacle sounds like this: “I didn’t know it was my job.”

2 > The Inertia Obstacle sounds like this: “I don’t know where to start.”

3 > The Delegation Obstacle sounds like this: “I’ll let someone else do it.”

4 > The Guilt Obstacle sounds like this: “Who am I to talk?”

5 > The Procrastination Obstacle sounds like this: “I’ve got plenty of time.”

6 > The Despair Obstacle sounds like this: “My kid’s already too far gone.”

How to Remove The Obstacles

How Scripture Helps Us Overcome the Obstacles

1 > The Ignorance Obstacle 

Listen, my sons, to a father’s discipline; and pay attention so that you may gain understanding, for I am giving you good instruction. Don’t abandon my teaching. —Proverbs 4:1-2

2 > The Inertia Obstacle 

But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. —John 14:26

3 > The Delegation Obstacle

Fathers, don’t stir up anger in your children; but bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord. —Ephesians 6:4

4 > The Guilt Obstacle 

Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because the law of the Spirit of like in  Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and death. —Romans 8:1-2

5 > The Procrastination Obstacle  

Therefore it is said: ‘Get up, sleeper, and rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.’ Pay careful, then, how you live—not as unwise people but as wise, making the most of the time, because the days are evil. —Ephesians 5:14-16 

6 > The Despair Obstacle  

The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears, and rescues them from all their troubles. The LORD is near the brokenhearted; he saves those who are crushed in spirit. —Psalm 34:17-18

Are you struggling with any of these obstacles? It’s time to identify your obstacle and destroy it. Whatever obstacle is keeping you from intentionally discipling your son, destroy it. It’s our job as dads, to talk about biblical manhood. We’re here if you need us. Remember, no one else has the God-ordained responsibility of raising your children.

Now that you know the six obstacles, how the obstacles sound, how they interfere, and how to remove them, you can start building the next generation of godly men. Grab your free eBook Identify and Destroy. Let’s walk this journey together.