my thoughts are forming with resources that would truly be helpful to young men desiring to become men of God.
there are a number of solid, Biblical and helpful books written for men on how to be a Godly man. and i'm merely a student who could only add comments and questions to what these Godly authors have already written. but i have yet to find solid resources that really focus on helping young men or boys in the PROCESS of becoming a man. to brave the waters and navigate the rapids during those formative and confusing years of BECOMING a man. (i'm sure there are resources and voices out there to help, but they seem to be few and far between...or maybe their just not relevant, pragmatic or loud enough)
because of the cultural concept of "adolescent" (which is such a fluid concept anyway), it's hard for young men to know if they've reached the stage of "Man" or if they're still considered a "young man". what's the difference? is there a difference? are there different expectations? different responsibilities?
without communicating it, young men will face questions like...
when do i really become a man?
what are fair expectations of me?
what will i have to face to become a man?
what choices will i have to make?
how do i make those choices?
who can i trust to help me make those choices?
who will clean up my messes (mistakes)?
i've been sensing a growing passion in my heart to help young men face this awesome stage of life...probably because it has been so crucial in my own story. i'm praying for God's direction and HIS help in my own life, and i pray the same as i seek to encourage guys as they face their own adventures into the unknown.
one thing's for sure: to become a man...i need HELP!
Monday, November 2, 2009
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