Written by ExecAdmin
Friday, June 4th, 2010
Good Soldier
I’ve learned in life that there are somethings that you simply have to go through in order to learn its true lesson and the value of it. There are times in which you simply have to grit your teeth and bare the burden which was given to you in such a fashion that it could be called nothing short of heroic.
I’m here to remind you that yes it will be tough to do this especially if you know that you can do so much better than your current situation. There are times when you are dealt blow after blow, some of which bring you to your knees, but you’ve simply got to endure like a good soldier – Field those punches and show your strength in your ability to not trade evil for evil.
We’ve all heard the old saying “walk a mile in my shoes, and you’ll know where I’ve been” ..well for those of you who have walked that mile, I tip my hat to you, for I’ve finished my first mile in the shoes of my father and let me tell you friend- it ain’t pretty. I used to think it was no biggie to do what my father did – to take on all his responsibilities and field them like a pro. I was doing well for a while, but then things seemed to pile on on top of each other I see now what kind of strength it took to hold it together.
Some of us take for granted what our parents went through to make things seem good on our end, all in an effort to shield you from the realities of life. They attempt to be a vanguard against these things for us when we are young in order that we may live out our childhoods as we should. Now that I bare these responsibilities myself and from the lessons my father have laid down and from the strong examples he has set, I know what it is that I must do and these things I do gladly.
1: Be a man – Nothing More to be said here.
2: Take responsibility for ALL – Not for Some but for ALL of your actions
3: Have broad shoulders when it comes to family and issues relating to family – you can never bare enough. Here’s why..I’m willing to be there are people in your family who would be crushed under the immense weight of these pressures but you’ve some how found a knack for dealing with problems.
4: Lead your family with strong hands – learn to be a rcck, as Christ our example is always a rock in a weary place and a shelter in time’s of storm
5: Be ready for anything – yea, yea, I know – that may not be always possible – BUT be reminded of this, you may not be ready but you’ve got the Big Guy always looking out for you. So you either one of two things and most times both..you’re ready or in a position to react
In the face of this new adversity I am reminded of Philippians 1:6, “being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” so no matter how hard the blows come, or how heavy they may be he’s not forgotten me, I’m sure of this and what he started in me he will indeed finish, for he will do what he says he would do, and I am what he says I am..I am a good soldier.
