I would like to riff on this great post with a challenge for fathers. Your role in the family is crucial. We love and honor you. Please don't leave your wife to do all the spiritual battle by herself! You don't have to be "good" at praying, although if you ask Holy Spirit to teach you, He will. You do have to pick up your sword (Bible) and get up on the wall or down in the trenches to fight for your family. Just as you Patriot dads wouldn't leave your house without protection and provision, ( not all ya'll have had boat accidents, lol), don't think your wife can handle all the spiritual stuff alone! She will be so grateful for your leadership (which is largely initiative), and will love you even more!!!