In honor of broscipleship month at Adventures in Missions I decided to dedicate this blog for the Men of D squad!
For most of my life I think Satan has used guys in my life to whisper lies to me.
Some of those lies are:
-Men aren’t genuine
-You can only have a guy friend if you’re attractive, flirtatious, or outgoing
-If a guy isn’t friends with you it’s probably your fault- you must not be funny enough or cool enough or worth much to him.
-Guys will not ever show you their TRUE self or be vulnerable to their struggles
-Guys struggle with lust, but that’s because girls are immodest. Plus, guys are wired differently so it’s natural for them to lust. If they’re sinning, it’s your fault.
-Guys don’t have the same kind of emotions girls have. They don’t struggle with self-worth or their image. They won’t be able to connect with you because of this.
-If you talk to a guy too much they will think you want to marry them and then they’ll stop being friends with you. It’s your fault if they stop being friends with you. You were too pushy/clingy/friendly/ect..
Pretty much, every way I’ve been hurt in the past satan has told me that it’s my fault.
Then he gives me feelings of bitterness and resentment towards men because of my hurt.
Honestly, he still tells me these lies on a daily basis. But ever since I joined the World Race God has been showing me just how many lies I’ve believed. Not only that, he’s showing me what real men are. He’s showing me what it looks like for men to be in a real relationship with Christ, to seek his will, to follow his footsteps, and to shape their lives into the men that God wants them to be.
Here’s an excerpt from my prayer journal today:
“Thank-You for giving me these brothers. These guys care. They encourage. They build up. They’re true friends and true brothers. They are already showing me what real friendship is like. I feel cared for and protected. I feel like they’re already helping me fight my spiritual battles and proving the lies satan has told me about men to be wrong. In their vulnerability I see them desperate for you. I see a courage and strength in them that I haven’t seen much in my life up to this point. I see them clenching on to you and your truth. I see persistence and pursuit to become the men of God you made them to be. They don’t hide behind a rough exterior or their accomplishments. They don’t pretend to be faultless. They reject passivity and accept responsibility. I’m so glad you allowed me to see how you’re moving in their lives even before the race has started. It’s refreshing to be able to watch you mold them and the selflessness they have to possess in this process. I’m already amazed by them. I know they were place on this squad intentionally with this group of girls. I’ve already learned so much from them and I haven’t even met them yet.”
I can’t wait to begin this adventure with you all!
I think I can speak for all the girls of D squad, we are really, REALLY glad you’re here.
