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Jason Wilson
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April 11 - April 17, 2019
When a young man knows why he exists, he will no longer risk his existence.
We should never allow our emotions to dictate our actions, because our decisions can disrupt the lives of others.
Every boy needs a crew; every man needs camaraderie and a safe space to not only express his emotions but also release them, venting his cares to someone who cares. Sadly, a man’s concerns are often heard as complaining, just as a dog’s bark is annoying when no one sees trouble. Both warnings are rarely heeded before “the thief” breaks in and steals, kills, and destroys everything, even the dog. As men, we must take care of ourselves by truthfully expressing ourselves with other men we can trust. No matter our age, transparency will set us free.
my greatest enemy—my inner me—my soul,
The Bible says when Lazarus died, “Jesus wept” (John 11:35). It is the shortest yet arguably the most powerful Scripture when it comes to Yahushua modeling the vulnerability of tears and strength in a natural response to great heartache. Yet Christ did it knowing He would soon raise His friend from the grave. Still, His gut reaction was necessary to heal—to feel hurt and cry is an important part of that process. Ungrieved losses are unhealed wounds that eventually get infected with depression, anxiety, and fear, just to name a few harmful side effects. Christ let Himself, as well as those
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anyone untrained can lift a dumbbell or break a jaw. But real power is when a man can navigate through the pressures of this world without succumbing to his negative emotions. To feel something painful and not push it away.
“No one will succeed by strength alone” (1 Sam. 2:9). Men need to realize that “the fight” is won within themselves before it can be won out in the world. “As [a man] thinks in his heart, so is he” (Prov. 23:7 NKJV). In other words, what you think can directly influence what you experience and how you experience it.
