2 Corinthians 9:10 (AMP)
Now He who provides seed for the sower and bread for food will provide and multiply your seed for sowing [that is, your resources] and increase the harvest of your righteousness [which shows itself in active goodness, kindness, and love]. [Is 55:10; Hos 10:12]
“MAN UP”
Q: Do you feel adequate enough?
Happy and blessed Father’s Day! I hope you get spoiled out of your socks!
A: For those who are providers and leading a family in this crazy world, things can get a bit rough sometimes, especially for fathers. Sorry ladies, as it is Father’s Day, we will focus on them today.
Men run on a very strict code set by those before them, and this can get a bit lonely and daunting at times. Navigating your family through rough waters is not always easy, but we do it. We push down emotions because if we don’t, we break. It is done—we walk away! Everything will fall apart, or so we believe.
Having been trained that we do not need emotions or we not allowed to vent our stresses, not feeling enough can sometimes hold us back. When you see your man going into “caveman” mode, it is his way of processing. In this period, he will still be there and provide, but he needs time to MAN UP!
Ladies, this is where your duty comes in; pushing and prodding won’t help at all. Being overly emotional will only repulse him and push him away. You just give what you have plenty of—all your love! You will be the opposite and complete him with the softer things in life. Being “butch” and bombastic will definitely not have the right effect. Remember, you were created for your man—to fill in the gaps and adorn him with your beauty. When he’s ready, he will come to you and open up—if he feels that you are a safe place.
Today, remind your man of how grateful you are for him being such a great leader and provider. Even if he is not providing, he is still the man of the house; he is the leader of the family. Show him respect by staying clear of the helm—it’s not your place. If there is a man in your life, you have no right to lead or dominate.
In our “MAN-UP” phase, we tend to get quieter and less responsive. It might seem that we do not feel anything, but whoa, I promise you, it’s a war field. Although this might be emotional to you ladies, don’t take it personal or make it all about yourself again; it is needed as we re-center our focus. We remind ourselves of our duties and responsibilities and we actually feel a lot of emotions; we just don’t verbalize or dramatize our feelings. Just be there for him, the same way as he endures your emotions on a daily basis.
But there is hope in today’s verse—our Father in heaven will always provide. Remind your man today of this and recall times where you nearly did not make it, but you did. You survived and will again. Be the light in his life!
Ask yourself this today:
How can I become better? How can I lay down myself to serve Christ more efficiently?
Let’s Pray:
Father, Happy Father’s Day! Thank you for always providing for and supporting me. Thank you for your Son, Jesus Christ. You are amazing and the best Father ever.
Women: Father, help my man today. I do not understand, but thank you for sending him into my life. Lord, I surrender myself. Show and teach me how to adorn my man in love and soften my heart.
Men: Thank you for making me a man. You placed me here on earth to do great things, be they great or small. I surrender my understanding of you and your kingdom. Teach me how to be a man, which will lead my family to kindness and love. I surrender!
In Jesus’ name. Amen!
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