II. MY FAMILY

Having those that know me best respect me most.

"I will try to walk a blameless path, but how I need your help, especially in my own home, where I long to act as I should." Ps. 101:2 (LB)

"It is wonderful heritage to have an honest father." Ps. 20:7 (LB)

Meeting Kay's needs so well that she never has to look elsewhere.

"Show the same kind of love to your wife as Christ showed to the Church when He died for Her" Eph. 5:25 (LB)

"Be careful of your wife, being thoughtful of her needs and honoring her...Remember that you and your wife are partners receiving God's blessings, and if you don't treat her as you should, your prayers will not get ready answers" 1 Pet.. 3:7 (LB)

"Honor your marriage and its vows, and be pure" Heb. 13:4 (LB)

When my kids leave home, they...

-love God with all their hearts
-have Biblical convictions about right & wrong
-have high self-esteem and feel loved
-have identified their gifts and life purpose

"Don't keep on scolding and nagging your children, making them angry and resentful. Rather, bring them up with the loving discipline of the Lord Himself approves, with suggestions and godly advice."
Eph. 6:4 (LB)

Honoring my parents, and Kay's, by caring for them in old age as they did for us growing up.

"...kindness should begin at home, supporting needy parents. This is something that pleases God very much." 1 Tim. 5:4 (LB)

"If you honor your father and mother, yours will be a long life, full of blessing." Eph. 6:3 (LB)

III. VOCATIONAL

Fulfilling my call and using my gifts in the role of pastor of Saddleback, or wherever He might place me.

"Live a life worthy of the calling you have received." Eph. 4:1 (LB)

"God has given me the wonderful privilege of telling everyone about this plan of His; and he has given me His power and special ability to do it well." Eph. 3:7 (LB)

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