As men and fathers, we will face many challenges throughout our lives, some will be overcome relatively easily while others may prove incredibly difficult to endure. Ultimately, how we face these challenges will decide whether we arise victorious. Winning the battles of life is often dependent upon being prepared long before you ever face the struggle, for it is in preparation, that we find a far better chance of success.
WINNING THE BATTLES OF LIFE
Suggestions For Winning The Battle
Following are some suggestions to help us as fathers arise victorious from the battles that come our way throughout life:
WINNING THE BATTLES OF LIFE- Creating a Battle Plan
Every man who is raising children needs to be as prepared as they possibly can be for the unexpected events of life. Taking some time to consider how you would be able to react in different circumstances strengthens your overall effectiveness as a parent and improves your parenting decisions. Winning the battle often depends upon the preparation you have made.
Although it’s impossible to be prepared for everything that may eventuate in life, having a broad plan or strategy at least gives you a track to run on.
WINNING THE BATTLES OF LIFE- Protecting Our Loved Ones
In medieval times there were many castles throughout England and Europe and a regional Lord or Ruler usually owned these. His role was to protect the surrounding villagers by defending them from any invading forces of the enemy. When an enemy army was sighted the local populations were protected behind the walls of the castle or stronghold.
One of the primary roles of a father is to protect his family at all costs, like those regional Lords we need to ensure that our loved ones are safe during difficult times.
WINNING THE BATTLES OF LIFE- Increasing Security
Wise Lords spent time improving the defenses of their castles long before the enemy was ever sighted. They used methods and strategies that had proven successful over many years in stopping an enemy from breaking into their fortification. Some of these strategies included digging moats around the castle base and raising a drawbridge thereby cutting off the enemies’ access to the castle.
As fathers we need to create an environment of peace and safety for our family, we should ensure that all access points into our home are secure.
WINNING THE BATTLES OF LIFE- Improving Lines Of Sight
In the peaceful years between attacks the Rulers and Lords often cleared the surrounding forest thereby restricting the possibility of surprise attacks, as the enemy could be seen coming a long way off. Farsightedness and awareness are still useful today in our parenting role and it assists us to be prepared early enough to protect our family effectively.
WINNING THE BATTLES OF LIFE- Creating Alliances
Building relationships with other regional Lords and Rulers was advantageous as they could combine their forces to defend successfully or even attack the enemy. Wise fathers realize that creating friendships with your neighbors is helpful in case you need backup or advice in any situation. Being part of a local dad network has many advantages including multiplied insights and ideas on fathering.
WINNING THE BATTLES OF LIFE- Preparing Supplies Beforehand
One of the most effective ways to strengthen your ability to ward off an enemy’s attack in medieval times was to constantly have supplies in storage in case of need. Food, water, and weapons were set aside within the castle permanently and the supplies were refreshed regularly. Often it could be those very reserves that gave you the victory as the enemy grew impatient and passed on to another region in search of easier pickings. As a father, this could be realizing that our financial position could change quickly if I’m made redundant at work, etc., and setting some extra money aside for tough times.
Having a battle plan improves our ability to function as a father and protector. It gives us the confidence to keep a cool head and make the right decisions in stressful situations. Life sometimes throws up surprises that come upon us like an attacking enemy but being prepared beforehand gives us as fathers the best chance of arising victorious.
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