Sacred Marriage - Personal Opening

Over a year ago, I began a venture after watching the movie Courageous. It was a slap in the face and I started a blog on my journey to make changes in my life for the benefit of my family and to create a legacy that God would be proud of. It has started with the formation of an accountability group with two great friends and Godly loving men as we started with the reading of Resolution for Men. I am not going to lie; it was a struggle to get this book done. We held each other accountable for missed times but we were and still are there for each other. We have all seen the birth of new children in our families but our families have grown closer together with the goal of leaving a legacy that God would be proud of. We have since moved on to another book called the Sacred Marriage. In order to be the spiritual leader in our home for our children, we must demonstrate the loving marriage that they should follow. Sacred Marriage is a book that I hope will guide me to not only be an example for what kind of marriage my children should want. As we proceed through the book, I am going to highlight a couple things that caught my attention in each chapter and how it personally affects me. I ask you to join in the posts as I added and update the blog. Thank you for the opportunity to share my own thoughts through my answering of some unique questions as I walk this journey.

Resolution for Men - Personal Closing

When I started this blog, I did not know where it would go. I just wanted to give some person perspective on my life and how it has changed through the book Resolution for Men and the movie Courageous. I knew from the start that I needed to make changes in my life that would benefit me but my family as well. It is a daily struggle that I take to ensure that I follow what I learn and put it to use. I know that I am going to have missteps along the way and for that, I have two great friends that hold me accountable for my actions and I do the same for them. And I know that when I am struggling with a specific area that I am accountable for, I know that I can pull this book out and reread the chapter or call on a friend or pick up the bible. If you are having personal struggles or would like to comment on any part of this blog, please feel free to do so. That is what it is intended for. And by no means am I done with the blog writing. I am working on my next study with my friend and plan to write about that as well.

Resolution for Men - Chapter 15

Chapter 15: Resolve to Leave a Legacy:

When I first began reading the Resolution for Men, I did so because I need to make a change in my life. I started because of how hard I was slapped in the face by the movie Courageous. I knew after watching that movie that I needed to make some changes that would benefit my life but my family as well. And I know for a fact that I am behind when it comes to my legacy. I did not grow up in a church and it was not until I met my wife that I found my faith in God and began to learn about His Son and my savior Jesus Christ. For my wife, I am thankful that God put her in my life and that she has been a strong influence on where I want to take my life to and the legacy that I want to leave. I know that I have just a short period of time to influence my children and I am going to do the best I can to guide them in the right direction. In this case I have broken the chains and I am working on building a positive legacy. I do not fault my father for the legacy he left behind. I have taken the action to forgive him for the legacy he left and I am taking the steps necessary to change my family legacy. This is what this last chapter is all about. What kind of legacy do you want to leave?

Scripture: Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord. – 1 Corinthians 15:58

What kind of legacy am I leaving: I am teaching my kids about God and His Son Jesus Christ and want them to know that God rewards those that our faithful, forgives those that sin, and that He desires that we teach others of His works. I want my family to praise Him in all that happens in our lives; whether it is good or bad.

Resolution for Men - Chapter 14

Chapter 14: Resolve to be Found Faithful:

Temptation is around every corner. Sin is knocking on our doorstep every day! We have a duty to God, the Church and our family to walk humbly and faithfully before God. It is hard to do because we were born into a world of sin. We were cursed from the day we were born to be faced with and act in sin. When we sin, we should seek His forgiveness. God understands that we will sin but He wants us to seek his forgiveness! That is the reason that he sent His one and only son to live and die for our sins. We must do what we can to remain faithful to Him and the church but at the same time; we must guide our families in the same way.

Scripture: Worthy our You, our Lord and Our God, to receive glory and honor and power; for You created all things, and because of Your will they existed, and were created. – Revelation 4:11

How am I to be found faithful? I am not without sin. I need to seek His forgiveness and use my sin as a lesson and not repeat it. I need to confess my sins to my wife and ask her forgiveness because without that; how am I truly being faithful.