Better Husbands
Better Fathers
Better Followers of Jesus
Better Men
- Nate Whitson -
I'm not a handy person, but I know that having the right tool can make all the difference.
This past winter I experienced this on the coldest day of the year.
One of my daughters had a friend stay the night, and after she left, she quickly returned and said that her car wouldn't start. I went out to look and verified that she was right and told her that I'd help.
The problem was two-fold:
- It was -10 degrees and snowing.
- See sentence #1 above. (I'm NOT a handy person and I'm severely limited in the tools that I have for projects like this!).
Needless to say, it was a job I had to figure out for her.
I grabbed what tools I did have and set out to remove her battery, go get a new one, and replace it for her as quickly as possible.
What I quickly found out was that reaching a certain bolt that helped hold the battery in place required a longer extension than the one I had. Without this specific tool, I would really struggle - or not be able - to get this job done.
The same is true in life.
Without the right tools, some jobs are either way more difficult than they need to be, or they are downright impossible.
This is where the F.I.G.H.T. tool comes into play.
This is a simple acrostic I created as part of my Fight Club Framework to help men win more battles.
Here's how it works:
F: Five deep breaths. Slowing down your breathing before you rush into trouble is the key, first step.
I: Invite God in. Don't try to fight this battle on your own. Pray and ask God for help and then rehearse a simple truth from God's Word. i.e. "I can all things through Christ who gives me strength!" Philippians 4:13
G: Get out! Move locations (either literally and physically and/or emotionally and mentally) from where you are currently to change perspectives and scenery. This is all that's needed often to reset your thinking and keep you from going further down the wrong road.
H: How will you win this battle? By asking yourself -> What's Important Now? Keep it simple and simply do the next right thing.
T: Tell a friend. We need each other. Don't keep your battles to yourself. Being vulnerable with others is key to fighting and winning.
Do this: Try it sometime this week.
When you're feeling tempted to blow up in anger, battling lust and fantasizing about other women, find yourself feeling bored, lonely, or depressed, (or whatever your specific battle is), - F.I.G.H.T!
The good news is that you don't have to be handy to use this tool!
Nate
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P.S.
Do you ever wish you had the right tools to help you defeat lust, anger, depression, or other similar struggles?
We all have battles that we face and need the right tools to help us out.
Learning to use F.I.G.H.T. has been a game-changer for me and can help you with the battles you're facing today, too.
Email me and let me know how it works for you this week and how you're using F.I.G.H.T. in your life. 📧 [email protected]
