Pursuit of Manhood: The Man that Stands

Pursuit of Manhood: The Man that Stands:                 Uncharted water, unpaved roads, unexplored land; is what manhood brings. There are times in your life when you will stand a...

The Man that Stands

                Uncharted water, unpaved roads, unexplored land; is what manhood brings. There are times in your life when you will stand alone; you will be the only one standing. But you will be standing for something. If you are not standing for something you are not living. You have no backbone, you have weak knees. As a man you will stand by yourself often. Because as a man you are ruled by your belief system, a set of principles and values that govern your thoughts and actions.

                A man is someone who will stand for something even if he is alone, the only one willing to fight for what he believes is right. This journey of manhood is not for followers. Manhood is about leading. Leading one’s self through this life and through the unknown; Leading your thoughts; leading your words and actions; Leading the people around you. Leadership is about setting an example for others to follow. Yes every man is a leader. A leader is not for one person. A leader is a state of thinking and being. It’s not a onetime thing or a title. But it is who you are, it is an identity.

                A man is not meant to conform, but to transform the world around him. A man goes against the grain and tides for the sake of his honor and glory. And this honor and glory is never for him but for his King and his people. A man’s stand is staying true to his word. Being consistent in who he is. Being a man requires a constant identification of being someone people can count on. A man is trustworthy. People trust a man because he exemplifies characteristics and traits of a trustworthy person. Loyalty is his garment that brings him great pride and joy. A man’s loyalty is like no other. That is why they say “ a man’s best friend” when referring to a dog, because dogs are one of the most loyal animals you can have as a pet. Men hold dear to loyalty. Nothing means more to him than loyalty, because in loyalty he gives his heart. He gives it to those who can be loyal. A man’s heart is a rare diamond that not everyone can enjoy. His heart is only for the loyal that can take care of it, embrace it, respect it and love it. A man’s heart will harden before it will experience betrayal.

             Don’t be dejected when you are living through the moments of standing alone. These are the moments of glory. These are the moments where you are strengthened and learn about yourself. These are the moments you get to stand as a man.

 “Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil.”

- Ephesians 6:11

“Be on the alert, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong.” – 1 Corinthians 16:13

Duane