Better Husbands
Better Fathers
Better Followers of Jesus
Better Men
- Nate Whitson -
3 years ago, I was a mess.
The thing is, you probably wouldn't have noticed or thought it was true.
I was outwardly happy, still going to church, leading a Life Group each week in our home, happy to be a dad, etc.
The normal things looked normal.
But deep down, inside, I was not okay.
It all came to a head one day when I was getting out of the shower. (*Note: fortunately for you there will be no nude photos included here!)
It was a distinct moment for me. I was standing near our full-length mirror and happened to glance over to it while I was pulling my pants on and I saw the unsettling image of my gut hanging over my pants and my face looking swollen and puffy.
In that moment I heard God.
Not audibly, of course, but it was super clear to me in my room that day. He said: "Dude (it's my story - so I'll tell it how I want to 😉), you've let yourself go. You've got out of the fight and it's time to get back in."
It was the proverbial "wake-up-call" that I needed.
I need to fight (once again) to be the man I knew I could be, should be, and wanted to be.
I was made to be better than I was living in those days and I knew it was time to fight.
I share that story to encourage you if you find yourself in that place. (Not my bedroom - but that place in life):
Do whatever it takes to get back in the fight today!
If you're anything like me, you hate where you're at and you know you'll never be satisfied just coasting or living life like you are today.
I created a simple course to help men who are in that spot and are ready (or desperate - like I was!) to get out. You can read more about that here if you want.
Do whatever it takes! You'll never regret it if you do (but you absolutely WILL regret it if you don't!).
Get In The Fight!
Nate
P.S.
What area of life do you find most challenging today? Being a better husband, a better father, a better follower of Jesus - or just being a better man, in general?
I'd love to hear your story and know what you need to grow more in that area. Email me (I read every one and will respond to you asap) and let me know. 📧 [email protected]
