Resloution for Men - Chapter Nine

Chapter 9 “Resolve to Fight for Justice”:

So many times our society turns their back on what we know is the right thing to do. Why is that? Our society has become afraid of confrontation because such confrontation may result in the loss of our own life. The sad thing is that our society needs to learn that we can still put up a fight without having a confrontation. We simply must understand that we must take the necessary steps to help fight the evil in our society. As a former Military Police Officer and someone with a Criminal Justice background, I know that my role is to be observant to things around me. While I know that a confrontation is the last thing that I want, especially when I am with my family, I know that there are other ways that I can fight evil. I know that I have a voice and the ability to get my message that I am against evil through my ability to write about it. It does not take confrontation to fight evil but it does take the WILLINGNESS to put up a fight to seek the justice that is deserved in the eyes of God. 

Earlier tonight, I read a blog about a family that has Resolved to Fight for Justice by taking in a foster child. Reading their story only reaffirms my belief that we need more than ever to fight for justice by taking a stand no matter how small to protect the innocent young soles in this world. May God Bless this family!

Scripture:  “He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God” (Micah 6:8 NIV)

Resolution for Men - Chapter Eight

Chapter 8 “Resolve to Live with Honor”:

How you are raised may be the way you will live and raise your children. Growing up, I did not have the benefit or desire to learn God’s word. It wasn’t until I met my wife that I realized a deep need and desire to understand God’s role in my life. Through our children, I see how important to not only teach the word of God but to also fear God. Yes there is a need to fear God because He is our ultimate Judge! He holds our very life in his hands. He knows when our life will end and He knows everything we do in our life. For this, we must resolve to live with honor and integrity. When we do stuff, we should consider this very question: Would God approve of this choice I am about to make? God knows that we are not nor will we ever be perfect and we should seek His forgiveness when we sin.

Scripture: “The conclusion, when all has been heard, is: fear God and keep His commandments, because this applies to every person. For God will bring every act to judgment, everything which is hidden, whether it is good or evil.” (Ecclesiastes 12:13-14)

Resolution for Men - Chapter Seven

Chapter 7 “Resolve to Bless Your Children”:

Our children are an important part of our lives. If we do not start to guide them and love them early in their lives, we risk losing them to someone who will and there is no guarantee that they will have the best of intentions. We need to love and have our children’s hearts and if for some reason; when we start to lose their hearts we must gain it back at all costs. We must bless them and love them but also guide them spiritually as they grow and make God an important part of their lives.

Scripture: “Give me your heart, my son, and let your eyes delight in my ways.” (Proverbs 23:26)

Resolution for Men - Chapter Six

Chapter 6 “Resolve to Love Your Wife”: 

Our wives need our love and they need to know that they are important in our lives. We need our wives just as much as they need us. They need that loving and caring interaction that makes them feel important but also that they are being guided in the right direction spiritually. We should never be tempted by or lust for anyone but our wives. It destroys family and trust that can never be rebuilt. I know from experience the pain of an unfaithful marriage as does my wife. On December 8, 2007, I committed to her and will remain committed to her until I die.

Scripture: “Marriage is to be held in honor among all, and the marriage bed is to be undefiled; for fornicators and adulterers God will judge.” (Hebrews 13:4)

Resolution For Men - Chapter Five

Chapter Five “Resolve to Lead Your Family”:

We are the leaders of our family. If there is a failure in our family it is because we have allowed it to happen. It is time for men to not only to lead our family but to lead them as God would want us to lead them. “FAILURE IS NOT AN OPTION”. When we fail our families, we also fail God! And God does not want us to fail.

Scripture: “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous! Do not tremble or be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:9)

Regardless of what or how we feel, we MUST take the reigns and lead our family spiritually. We must teach our children the word of God each and every day. We must express to them that they must trust in God and live by his word. We MUST be that spiritual crutch for our wives that they very much desire. As I said above, failure is not an option because if we fail to provide the spiritual guidance that our family needs, they will not understand the true word of God.