Learning how to be a Man all over again.

Regardless of what the outside world is into these days, I believe we have a powerful God above us.  There are numerous fads, trends, religious cults, and other things to buy into.  Each one wants our attention, and each one leaves us feeling empty.  I started a study recently called, The Measure of a Man, in which the author brings to light the often treacherous road men face in this world. 

Our story begins this last Saturday with me getting up and heading to a bible study with some other men from our church, Lake Ridge Baptist.  I didn't want to be a "negative nancy" or try and place unfair expectations on this meeting.  I followed the famous remark, "Keep an open mind."  I am writing this thinking I could have one of the most boring stories ever, but I will skip through most of the meeting. 

Without divulging the remarks or statements made during the meeting, I can honestly say that I gained some honest insight from God on how to carry forward in life.  I felt like He wanted me there the entire time.  There was a portion of the discussion which I felt strayed from the chapter we were addressing at the time, but then I lost the selfish frame of mind I was using and thought, "Maybe someone else in the group needed to hear those words today?!"

 I learn a new lesson each day from God's direction and guidance.  I do have friends out there who would laugh at me in a heartbeat after reading that.  However, I know I am here by God's grace.  Grace is the portion of my relationship with Him which I had a difficult time understanding. 

Grace: unmerited divine assistance given humans for their regeneration or sanctification,
a virtue coming from God

Everyday is hard work, but it's worth it.

Psalm 1:1-6 ESV / 334 helpful votes

Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; but his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night. He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither. In all that he does, he prospers. The wicked are not so, but are like chaff that the wind drives away. Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous; ...