As I thought about this, it made me wonder how many men don't even slow down to review who they are and the path they are on. Is that you or someone you know? I also know we touched on this way back in our 11/5/2013 blog (remember that brief story?). It covered one aspect that we reviewed in today's session.
To tie this altogether, I'll summarize the info we covered as follows: First, where have all the 'good knights' gone? Yes there are many out there but unfortunately, there are way too many 'bad knuts' out there. Why?
Which leads us to the second point and that is - do you know anyone who. . . wants their parents or loved ones or their friends or their company or the government or even their church to "take care of them"?
The 'bad knuts' of today (aka 'spandex males') are not unlike those of years gone by. How do you recognize one? Look around at those you know - and even at yourself - do you see someone who is. . . overworking or engaged in sexual conquests or addictions, who abuses the power they have, or creates fear, has excessive demands or explodes in bouts of rage or just wants others to help them? What about those who give up and tune others out or move through life aimlessly and lacks goals or motivation?
Today we gained great insights as to seeing the types of behaviors of the 'bad knuts' as well as to the 'good knights' that are out there (those who move toward and take on their problems, those that take responsibility, who develop plans to solve their problems or to succeed - and pursues those, those that know that God has given them talents to use and a purpose to pursue). The big question, which are we?
As I mentioned above - these few words shared so far are just a summary of the good information we covered on 'this third trail'. Let us know if you have comments to add or questions that we can respond to.
And as you ponder the above, for the week ahead, consider these words from Dr. Charles F. Stanley: What are your Heart's Desires? (Psalm 145:17-21) If you could have anything in the world, what would it be? Your answer reveals a lot about who you are. The psalmist writes, "Delight yourself in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart" (Ps. 37:4). There is nothing wrong with desires, they motivate us to achieve great things. |
Do you hope for a position of authority in order to be in control? Longing for personal advancement in order to manipulate others reveals a lack of integrity, whereas a godly person craves righteousness.
Do you dream about wealth and fame? Perhaps there's a void in your spirit that you're trying to fill. But only God can meet the insatiable needs of the human heart.
Are you afraid to ask the Lord for what you want? Maybe you think He won't listen, but God tells us to approach His throne with boldness and confidence (reference Hebrews 4:16).