Day 326: Don’t Be Silly
Proverbs 22:3
A prudent person foresees danger and takes precautions.
The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences.
Principle
There are times that require a seasoned and serious man.
Go to any fitness center, and you will see the poser—the guy who can’t walk by a mirror without flexing his “guns.” He grunts loudly when lifting, then dramatically drops the weights to the floor. He waddles back and forth to the water fountain, convinced everyone in the room is impressed with his muscles. Yet all this guy does is train. He’s not training for a purpose. He’s not conditioning himself for longevity. He’s not disciplining his body for a determined outcome. He wants to look like he could do something.
Unfortunately, there are a lot of posers in life. Men who strut and pose through life, thinking their look alone will earn a place in the victor’s circle. They soon discover that’s not how life works. Life, business, family, and even our spiritual walk is a challenge. If we’re going to win, we need to be conditioned for it. We need to be strong.
The lesson here is this: You’re not conditioning yourself to look good. You are strengthening yourself so that when a crisis occurs—and it will—you are prepared. You’re preparing for the challenge.
One last warning. When facing challenges, don’t attempt to draw strength from your wife and kids. It’s not their job to strengthen you. Go to God and let Him strengthen you so you can turn to your family and say, “It’s ok; we’re going to get through this. Follow me. We’ll make it.”
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