God is the designer of the family and has revealed His plan in the Bible. Following God’s plan is where success and blessing are discovered. What God values in a father and mother is a heart for God. This Sunday morning, we learn the character of a father and mother has a lasting influence on their children. Dad is a manager. He is to manage the family prayerfully, wisely, and with knowledge (James 1:5; Proverbs 24:304). Dad is a minister. He ministers by caring for their needs and expressing his love for this family. Dad is a model (Psalm 78:72) who confesses and repents from sin, believes God and is a friend of God, and a dad of the Bible (Proverbs 4:1-2). God’s perspective of motherhood is that she has a position of honor and influence. Mom is a home builder (Proverbs 31:27, 14:1). Building her home is a calling from God, her sphere of influence, and a reflection of her values. Mom is a lover of children (Titus 2:4; 1 Thessalonians 2:7). This love for her children is proven by her time, attention, correction, and instruction. Mom is a teacher of children (Proverbs 1:8, 31:26). Accepting and applying God’s Word brings success through the power of God’s Spirit enabling us to fulfill our responsibility as a father and mother.