Better Husbands

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Better Men

 - Nate Whitson -

How do you respond when you've failed?

That was the question I was pondering recently when I was telling a family member of mine about how my Get In The Fight men's ministry was going.

It was an interesting question because this family member knew something that most others don't.

He knew that years ago (I'm guessing at least 10+ years now), I had started writing a blog called, "Godly Man, Manly Man, Family Man".  My passion for helping men become the men that God meant for them to be has always been there.  

And so have my efforts.

But my results haven't always been great. (At least by worldly standards.)

That's why it hurt a little bit when he said, "How's it going? I thought you already did this. Haven't you already tried this once before?".

In other words --> why are you trying that again if it already bombed and failed?

Ouch!

I know it wasn't an overt attack on me like that.  But it sure felt that way.  (I'm obviously a little sensitive, too!)

But have you ever been through something like that yourself?

Have you ever tried something and it didn't turn out the way you wanted and then other people questioned you about it later and made you feel stupid for still trying?

For many men, this is the end of the road for them. 

"I tried.  It didn't work.  I don't like feeling that way in front of others.  So, I guess I'm done."

Here's what I want to say to you if you've been there before too:

Don't quit!

Failure isn't forever and it certainly isn't final until you quit.

So just don't do that.

Change things up?  Yes.

Try new things?  Probably so.

Quit?  Never!

Don't let other people keep you from doing the things God has for you to do.  Being a godly man means you're going to fight, fall, and have to keep getting back up.

So do that over and over again if you must.

Quitting is not an option for you!

Nate

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P.S. 

Do you have a story like mine?

Have you ever tried, failed, and felt discouraged by loved ones?

What's your response when this happens to you?

Here's what you need to do (or don't do!): Don't quit!

Learn from what didn't work and just keep going.

Email me about a time you've been through this same thing. I'd love to hear your story.  📧 [email protected]