You can leave a good example or a not-so-good one. You leave a godly example through your generosity, steadiness, and trust. Psalm 112:5-8 paints the picture of this kind of man. The godly husband and dad who gives freely, stands firm, and trusts fully.

#1 Generous (v. 5). It is well with the man who deals generously and lends; who conducts his affairs with justice.

Greedy never equals godly. To give generously means to scatter freely. The godly dad lives open-handed because everything he has is from God. When you share honestly with your son, listen patiently to your daughter, or help a neighbor, you’re scattering grace.

Imagine your kids watching you give more than you take. Before you say you don’t have enough, remember you’ve freely received God’s grace—so give it freely. The godly dad is generous because God is generous.

#2 Dependable (v. 6). For the righteous will never be moved; he will be remembered forever.

Righteous means being aligned with God’s character—steady, dependable, unshakable. If you’re known for doing what you say, you’re dependable. Can those who live with you count on you?

Your kids may not remember every game you missed, but they’ll remember how you responded under pressure—with peace, prayer, and fairness. That’s how a godly dad builds something that lasts: faith that stands firm and a family that sees what real trust in God looks like.

#3 Anchored (vv. 7-8). He is not afraid of bad news; his heart is firm, trusting in the LORD. His heart is steady; he will not be afraid…

The godly dad chooses trust over fear. Firm means “anchored.” He doesn’t avoid storms but prepares his heart before they hit. Life isn’t easy or perfect, but trust grows through daily habits: prayer before panic, Scripture before scrolling, tithing before hoarding.

When your kids see you stay calm through job loss or illness, they learn true security rests in God, not circumstances. That’s how you point your children to trust the God who never fails.

Morning Prayers for My Family’s Strength: Starting your day in prayer doesn’t just prepare you—it strengthens everyone under your roof.These simple, powerful morning prayers help you lead with calm, focus, and trust in God’s provision. Even if you’re not a morning person, you can still model steady spiritual leadership—because your family doesn’t need perfect words, just a dad anchored in Christ.

Psalm 112 for Dads (Part 2): Steady dads aren’t born—they’re built, one generous, humble choice at a time. In this episode, Lawson and I dive into Psalm 112:5–8 and explore how generosity isn’t just about money—it can also involve giving time, encouragement, or attention freely.

Andrew Murray: “The world asks, ‘What does a man own?’ Christ asks, ‘How does he use it?’”

Andy Stanley: “Your greatest contribution to the kingdom of God may not be something you do, but someone you raise.”

Ann Voskamp: “Worry is belief gone wrong. Because you believe that God won’t get it right.”

Every husband and dad has the chance to model generosity, steadiness, and trust. Start small:

• Leave a note of encouragement for your wife

• Serve your kids before they ask

• Pray with your family when worry hits

Strength isn’t some weird form of control—it’s surrendering daily to God.

As you lead, ask yourself: Would my family describe me as generous, dependable, and anchored? If not, pick one area and start showing it today.

Kent Evans
Author of Don’t Bench Yourself, co-founder of Manhood Journey

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