Dear Men,
I've thought a lot about what I want to say to you, so here it is. I'm so excited to see you live out your purpose and turn this world upside down! What must you do to make this happen? Simply stand up and be the man you were created to be!
You are not controlled by a need for recognition, power, or a souped-up Camaro. When that high paying, 80-hour a week promotion is offered, try to think ahead to how this will affect your eulogy. On your death bed, will you be happy you spent most of your waking hours working on padding your bank account?
You are not controlled by lust, so when that mini-skirt walks by, raise your eyes to Jesus. When you are tempted to objectify a woman, remember that she is someone's precious little girl; she used to sit on her daddy's lap while sucking her thumb and watching Saturday morning cartoons. Try and see her soul instead of her boobs. Be faithful and pure both in action and in thought. Trust me, it's not harder for men. If I can do it, you can do it. Promise.
Stand up and lead your family; this is what you were created to do! Deep down, you are called to be a warrior. Don't let our culture water down your purpose. Pick up a sword with one hand, the bible in the other, and FIGHT!
If sin sneaks up beside you, RUN--don't walk-- in the other direction. Show us girls what you are really made of. Choose your movies, friends, and conversations wisely. We are what we eat. Do not partake in this trending, prolonged adolescence. Remember that your integrity is defined by the choices you make when no one is looking.
Don't just be the man who is "pretty good compared to all the other guys", be the man God created you to be.
Love,
Lindsey
(A.K.A. Your sister in Christ who definitely doesn't have it all figured out yet, but who is dying to see you succeed in fulfilling your God given destiny!)
