Good morning mighty men of valor...
Ever feel inadequate as you journey with God?
Not sure if we are to be the strong man or the man of velvet?
We know we are to be Christ-like and he is the fullness of steel and velvet, but sometimes I am not sure what that looks like.
Only me... or do you feel this way, too?
Sometimes this "strong man" is out of control... brutish, impatient, selfish... a bit wild.
I get it that we are to be both "warriors"... and... "gentle as doves", but which is it?
To be honest, I see the "gentle as doves" guy to be a guy that is unresponsive, unconcerned, uncommitted, disengaged... asleep at the wheel.
Exactly the kind of guy this world culture wants so it can sneak in and steal everything from us.... remember??? Steal, Kill and Destroy?
In Nehemiah 4 we see men tending to the task of building and repairing the walls of the city, yet their swords are at their sides... at the ready.
I believe this is the call we are to hear.... WAKE UP!
It is time to declare the truths of God my brothers.
Time to put on the whole armor and wield its sword.
No longer silenced by culture and the patterns of this world but guided by the truth of God to bring down every stronghold that sets itself up against the truths of God.
Those that govern, doing their best to align with God's truth, earn my vote.
Life is given by God... protect it.
Marriage is given by God... honor it.
Righteousness is the path of God... glorify Him and stand in it.
Forgiveness is the way God provided.... Christ is that way.
Love is God himself.... share it.
2 Chronicles 7:14
if My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.
The battle starts with prayer..... every day... intentional prayer
Who will commit to prayer with me?
Strength and Honor, but Only for His Glory,
MDN Coach Dennis Labriola
Author of Seventh-Inning Stretch: Reflection on the Game of Life
Seventh-Inning Stretch: Reflections on the Game of Life by Dennis Labriola, Paperback | Barnes & Noble® (barnesandnoble.com)
Check out and subscribe to my YouTube Channel: (1591) Dennis Labriola - YouTube
Comments