Awiusdi's Men's Ministry
Title: Men, Are you reaching out to those around you?
by Awiusdi Darnell
It takes everyone working together to really
make
a difference in our world. I think
that's where part of the problem is.
Today's
Christian men have so many obstacles and
worldly things that
get in the way, when it
comes to helping the younger generation grow
into Spiritual Maturity. The majority of
people live under the worlds
standard for
living and God expects more than that for
His people.
Far to often men are not able to overcome
the stereotype that non Christian
men give
to the guys who are sensitive and caring
about one another.
I want to take a look at some of the things
I see going on and maybe God
will speak to
your heart and let you know where you need
to change your
own life so you can be the
Christian leader God wants you to be.
Usually women get together and talk about
the issues that they face in
everyday life.
They discuss everything under the sun and
most people
look at that as a person who
gossips to much or that can't handle her own
problems. But that isn't so, that is part of
coping with life and learning
new things to
help you.
But I don't think that is what it is all
about. Men usually don't get close
enough
together to really open up and talk about
the things that are
bothering them.
There are many things that contribute to
your silence
and with God's help, men
can overcome the obstacles that hold them
back.
Are you the type of man who feels like they
are in competition with the
rest of the
guys? Do you feel inferior to your fellow
Christian men?
Talking with one another
shouldn't be a level of judgment. Men should
be able to talk to one another about their
concerns.
Are you the type that is going through life
with a chip of denial on your
shoulders? Are
you walking tall pretending that everything
is fine around
you? That's not going to help
much either. Men do have feelings that they
need to get in touch with and then maybe you
wont feel so alone while
you are trying to
accomplish all that God has laid out before
you.
Are you the type of man who lacks in trust?
It's hard to reveal the personal
side of your
life, if you can't feel like you can trust
one another.
Is this lack of trust genuine
or is it a left over result of something
else?
Are you the type of man who just doesn't care
about your fellow man? Maybe
you have the
mind set that if you can learn to cope with
issues then
everyone else ought to be able
to. So in general you have become hard
and
uncaring?
Are you the type of man who can't seem to
find enough time to meet all
the things that
go on in your everyday life? We are pulled
in many different
directions these days, but
guys we have to get in touch with our
feelings
and our concern for our fellow
Christian men. Take out a little bit of
time
to reach out to those around you who can
really benefit from having
a godly man to
turn to.
Today's world is rotating on the sensual side
of life, social drinking,
nude bars. The
world says; men don't cry. I hope you aren't
part of that
world. It isn't right to be so
selfish that you can't reach out to one
another because you are to busy doing the
things that bring you pleasure.
How many things are going on in your life
that have hardened your heart?
So many men today were raised without a
father in the home to help them
learn from.
Divorce is the biggest problem that can
cause you not to
know how it is you are
suppose to be. Poor parenting skills really
take
their toll on today's man. God can put
the men in your life that you need,
if you
just ask Him to.
If you are really concerned about your
fellow man, you will examine your
heart and see the areas of your life that
need changing, so you can be
a man
of leadership in your community.
Is it your lack of faith? Is it your lack of
trust? Is it your reclusive
attitude that
keep the world at bay? Is it your church ? I
urge you
to take time today to really see
the world around you. Is there someone
in
your daily life that really needs a friendly
hand? Maybe God is showing
you that you need
to take an active part in the mens ministry
in your
church. If you are feeling left out,
you can see where God is showing
you that a
need, should take place. Talk to your
Pastor, maybe between
the two of you, you
can come up with a way for the men in your
church
to pull together.
Have you learned how to have a relationship
with your heavenly Father?
That is not easy,
especially if you have had a bad
relationship with
your earthly Father. One
thing is for sure, you get just what you
give
and if you have a deep need in your
life, then you need to give a little
more of
yourself to those around you.
Have you allowed Christ to be The Lord of
your life? If you have, then
your
cup runneth over with love and devotion to
Him, and this in turn
will give you the
desire to reach out to those around you.
Today's Scripture Reference:
Now may our God and Father Himself and Jesus
our Lord, direct our way
to you and may the
Lord cause you to increase and abound in
love for
one another and for all men, just
as we also do for you, So that He may
establish your hearts unblamable in
holiness before our God and Father
at the
coming of our Lord Jesus with all His
saints. 1 Thess 3:11-13
Therefore encourage one another, and build
up one another, just as you
also are doing.
But we request of you brethren, that you
appreciate
those who diligently labor among
you and have charge over you in the
Lord and
give you instruction, and that you esteem
them very highly
in love because of their
word. Live in peace with one another. And we
urge you brethren admonish the unruly,
encourage the faint hearted, help
the weak
and be patient with all men. 1 Thess 5:11-15
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I am an online Christian Minister and Mentoring counselor
and specializing in Abuse situation, Addictions or the Grieving process
along with meeting the spiritual needs of people.We also reach out to those
with Hepatitis C and HIV. Including Mens, Womens and Teen Ministries.
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