The Noble Things

 Happy Friday, Friends! 

I hope and trust this post finds you all having a great day as a glorious new day – full of so much hope, opportunity, and promise! – prepares to dawn in my Sweet Home Alabama! This day is going to be a special one…😊

This weeks Happy Friday is going to be a simple challenge, aimed mostly at men. The root of this challenge is found in Philippians 4:8 which says:

“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable - if anything is excellent or praiseworthy - think about such things.”

*The emphasis on noble is mine! 😊

Now, before diving in, you will note that this scripture starts off with exhorting “brothers and sisters” and I stated that this challenge is going to be aimed mostly at men. The reason I state this is that women are much better at this challenge than men. You will understand in just a moment….

Last week I was listening to a podcast…I believe it was Robert Lewis. Regardless, the speaker was talking about men and how we talk to, and encourage, each other. He pointed out that men typically talk about things like their jobs, sports teams, their golf game, etc. Shallow and mostly insignificant.

What the speaker challenged the listeners to do, what I am challenging us to do, is to encourage each other in the noble things. What does this look like? I am glad you asked! 😊

Instead of talking about the job title or the next opportunity, let’s let the man know that we see him staying and fighting for his marriage and that we admire him becoming the best husband he can be.

Instead of talking about how the Cubs, Dodgers, or Cowboys are doing, let’s let the man know that we see him showing up every day striving to be the best Dad that he can be. Let’s let him know that we notice, and admire, the sacrifices he makes, the words of encouragement he speaks to his children.

Instead of talking about their golf game, let’s let him know that we appreciate and admire him standing for those who can’t stand and speaking for those who cannot speak.

The noble things…

And as I type these words, Hebrews 10:24 comes to mind:

“And let us continue to consider how to motivate one another to love and good deeds.” 

Friends, especially the men, let’s live differently! Let’s be real and authentic! Let’s go below the surface stuff and talk about, and encourage one another, about the things that really matter…like becoming all we were created to become as men, husbands, fathers, leaders, and friends! So much hangs in the balance! The things we say and do really do matter! Your life has great value, meaning, and purpose! You matter! Let’s lift one another up and encourage one another in the things that will literally impact eternity…the noble things! 😊

Please don’t hesitate to contact me if there is ever anything I can do for you or your family. I will always help you any way I can. You can reach me at kevin@whatwillyourinfluencebe.com.

Have a great day, a wonderful weekend, please cherish your precious families, and please stay well! 😊

Kev