As a dad, I was almost taken out by the enemy. I almost blew it, but my Commander in Chief, God Himself, God gave me another chance.

Men, I don’t know what you are facing as a husband, as a father, but we are being taken out left and right. There is a war on the family unit and significant ground is being lost. This will not be won politically, by the government, by the courts, by the media or by sitting around waiting for the next guy to do something. This war will be one by us manning up and stepping into the role of fatherhood that God has called us into.

Here is a re-work of the Navy Seal Ethos for all you husbands and fathers out there fighting the good fight for your families, may you be encouraged!

In times of trouble or uncertainty there is a special breed of warrior ready to answer our family’s call. A common man with uncommon desire to succeed. Forged by adversity, he stands alongside a brotherhood to serve his God, his family, and protect their way of life. I am that man.

My badge of courage symbol of honor and heritage. Bestowed upon me by the men of honor that have gone before, it embodies the trust of those I have sworn to protect. By wearing my badge of courage I accept the responsibility of my chosen calling and way of life. It is a privilege that I must earn every day. My loyalty to God and Family is beyond reproach. I humbly serve as a guardian to my family always ready to defend those who are unable to defend themselves. I do not advertise the nature of my work, nor seek recognition for my actions. I voluntarily accept the inherent hazards of my calling, placing the welfare and security of my family before my own. I serve with honor on and off the battlefield. The ability to control my emotions and my actions, regardless of circumstance, sets me apart from other men. Uncompromising integrity is my standard. My character and honor are steadfast. My word is my bond.

We expect to lead and be led. In the absence of orders I will take charge, lead my family and accomplish the mission. I lead by example in all situations. I will never quit. I persevere and thrive on adversity. My family expects me to be physically harder and mentally stronger than all that come against us. If knocked down, I will get back up, every time. I will draw on every remaining ounce of strength to protect my family and to accomplish my God given mission. I am never out of the fight.

We demand discipline. We expect innovation. The lives of my family and the success of this mission depend on putting God first – living in the authenticity of Jesus Christ, my leadership in the home and putting my family before myself. My training is never complete. We train for trouble and fight to win. I stand ready to bring the full spectrum of the power of Jesus Christ to bear in order to achieve my God given mission and the goals established by Him. The execution of my duties will be swift and intentional when required yet guided by the very principles that I serve to defend. Brave men have fought and died building the proud tradition and feared reputation that I am bound to uphold. In the worst of conditions, the legacy of my family steadies my resolve and silently guides my every deed. I will not fail.

Christians have a special stake in this, for we believe that fatherhood is not just a social construction but a matter of biblical importance – based in the fact that fatherhood is a role that is honored, dignified, and defined in Holy Scripture. The Christian father is answerable to a far higher calling and that fatherhood is a gift to all creation and that the evidence of the Creator’s design for fatherhood defies all the ideological efforts of so many to subvert fathers and fatherhood.

Being a Dad, brings hope. Lets face it, Dad’s who are leaders in the home, fully present and engaged in the lives of their families are the real warriors in today’s world.

All you dad’s out there…are you reflecting Jesus to your kids? Are you willing to step into you God given calling? Are you willing to put your family before yourself? Are you willing to stand up for them? Are you willing to give it all for your family?

Now is the time to man up, because our kids need us more than ever. Our kids need a man of God in their lives, a role model, a mentor, a warrior, someone to say “I’m proud of you”, someone to have their back, someone to fight for their hearts, someone to affirm them and someone to show them the love of Christ. Not just anyone…they need their dad!

Am I minimizing what the Navy Seals do? Absolutely not!!! I salute and honor these brave men for their sacrifice for this country, but imagine if dad’s had a similar ethos?

Men, are you ready to man up and be a warrior at home, for your God and for your family?