A young man once asked his father, "Father, how will I ever find the right woman?" His father replied, "Forget finding the right woman....focus on being the right man." That is some pretty wise advice is it not? To those single ones out there who may have thought the same question as the son above asked, it's a pretty normal thought. But the value and wisdom of the fathers advice is huge. At any stage of life, in any situation, if we focus on our walk in Christ, continue our efforts to be better men in the face of any difficulties, God will take care of us and our needs.
The question above naturally begs the question...what is the right man? Let's include not just the single guys in that question, but all of us of any age, marital state, or development of spiritual growth. The right man:
- is one who wants to grow more Christ-like...each and every day
- is one who knows he has broken areas and weaknesses, yet continues to work on them
- is one who values life and people, and will think of others before himself
- is one who holds his ego in check
- is one who embraces responsibility in all areas of his life
- is one who sees the good in others and won't dwell on the faults of others
- is one who will share...of himself and what he has
- is one who trusts his God
- and more
Whether single or married, it is these kinds of qualities that make men the kind of men that the women in their lives will respect and love and honor. Relationships with qualities like those above as the cornerstones will withstand the pressures and surprises of everyday life. They are the kind of qualities that are the glue that hold the pieces together when the storms come.....and storms always come.
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