Speaking To Those Open Ears of Hers

In 2007 at a Men Are Builders Conference I listened as Dr.Myles Munroe spoke visions and life into a room full of men who desired to become better men, husbands, and fathers. The power of his words were so profound afterwards I immediately purchased the audio copy for my personal use. Some 8 years later this vision still lives in the eyes of many men worldwide. My question is in a world where the level of being independent and self-sufficient has risen to an all-time high as depicted by many of our media outlets and sources how does a man who strives to create a healthy environment for his future relationship communicate these ideas, strategies, and plans to the woman of today without being seen as controlling or trying to change her?

We all are a product of some type of relationship and one key component to each type of relationship is communication. Several authors and experts have created methods of understanding one’s “love language”,however how does one establish a healthy line of communication when love has yet to be developed? We have been taught that if you love someone that it will work. Through experiences we can prove that this theory could be possibly flawed as I’m sure those who are now divorced would not say that they did not love the person they were married too. If love is not the cement to keeping relationships together what components or strategies are key?

Proverbs 24: 3-5 states that by wisdom a house is built, through understanding it is established. Through knowledge its rooms are filled with beautiful treasures.

According to Solomon, you do not need love first to build a strong relationship, marriage, or a strong home. Now he did not say you do not need love, he only said you do not need love, FIRST. So if you do not need love first what do you need in order to build a strong relationship,marriage, or a strong home?

As I thought about Solomon’s words it led me to reverse the order in which these were given to provide a more in-depth meaning. The first thing he stated you need is knowledge.Before anything can become knowledge it is first information. With information one must be careful who and where they get their information from because you must make sure the information that you are getting is Truth. The second component he stated you need is understanding. Before a person can understand the information they must be able to comprehend it. Many people do not have the capacity to comprehend certain information for many reasons. Often times it stems from one desiring to be understood verses trying to understand. The final component is wisdom. Wisdom is the application process. This means being able to take the information that you have comprehended and apply it effectively to your situation.

A person cannot apply what they do not know and you cannot know what you do not understand.

When a man who desires a lifelong mate meets a woman he seeks to discover if she has those certain qualities to be his wife.  Once the qualities she possess are revealed he will either communicate to her that he desires to date her or that he seeks to entertain other prospective ladies. If he is a man who strives to be better and desires a healthy relationship, marriage, and strong home he may start to communicate information in the beginning to help with the maturation process him and her.

For instance, a man who witnessed his father abuse his mother may communicate to the lady he is dating that he does not care to “play fight” or pass non-violent blows as this could possibly lead to a more serious and abusive behavior in a more intense situation once they are deeper into the relationship. Another example is if a man witnessed his father being verbally abused by his mother he may seek to do away with verbal swearing during communication with his potential mate to alleviate the possibility of being verbally abused in a more intense situation once they are deeper into the relationship. A woman may choose to do the same if she experienced a prior behavior from a past relationship or living arrangement that was not considered healthy.

So my question is how does a man who is constantly getting information that could be seen as “truth” communicate this information to his potential mate without being seen as controlling or negatively trying change her so that she is able to understand it and apply it so they are able to build a healthy relationship, which leads to a healthy marriage, and a strong home? 

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Bridging The Gap

I woke one morning and decided to scroll through my Facebook time line.  As I scrolled through different posts, videos, and those that had been shared by various people I noticed that as it pertains to relationships, marriage, and love many of the posts either motivated, inspired, and gave advice to the man on how to care for the woman. 

Let me first be clear in where I am going with this.  I totally appreciate and love the attention many of our high profile authors and entertainers are giving to making sure the man is better prepared and suited to love our beautiful women, however I question why isn't there a balance of motivation, inspiration, and advice given to the woman on how to care for the man??

Heartbreak isn't a feeling only experienced by the woman, it is also something men deal with as well.  So providing information on a balanced playing field could possibly bridge the gap and help with both gender's becoming more familiar with understanding what the other gender expects and desires. 

Trust me I know the underlying reason behind the 80-20 split -$$- of information being predicated on the man becoming better, however this could possibly be doing the woman a disservice as it could allow her to always feel as if she has been the victim in every failed relationship when in actuality she could have possibly altered some of her behaviors which would have sustained and enhanced a failed relationship or marriage.

To be a person who strives to create change requires a commitment to helping not only one side, but both sides because a relationship or a marriage is not one-sided.  It involves two people which means it has two sides. A circle is only a circle when it is whole, however when a line is drawn down the middle you have created a division which only allows for both sides to drift apart which can lead to possible misunderstandings or an increased desire to not work together to stay together.

I have sat in many singles meetings, singles ministries, and gatherings and it is primarily dominated by the female gender.  However, I wonder has anyone took the time to seek out why the men are not as anxious to attend these meetings? I'll give one of many reason's why the male out pour is scarce, because we take a "beating" daily whether its from social media, the next great book, or the next box office hit which could increase the revenue these "relationship experts" receive. However, are they really helping the overall cause??

I challenge every individual who speaks on relationships, love, and marriage to create of balance which will be shared for the man and the woman so that we can ultimately achieve the "goal" we desire which is to reduce the numbers of divorces and failed relationships and to increase the number of successful commitments and timeless marriages.  

Could men be at fault more often than not to why a relationship fails? Possibly, but could the woman also be at fault to why a relationship fails? Possibly, so with that in mind let us strive to help both genders understand one another so we can grow together and not apart.  

A great book once said, "As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another", Proverbs 27:17.

Marco Walder

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A New Season of Goodness

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE
“The tongue can bring death or life...” - (Proverbs 18:21, NLT)

TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria 

God wants to do new and incredible things in your life! He has a new season of goodness in store for you today. The power to see His plan come to pass in your life is found in the power of your words. When you get in agreement with God, when you say what He says, that’s when things will change in your life.

Life and death are in the power of the tongue. No one else chooses your words but you! You can speak forth seeds of life or seeds of death. What you have in your life today is a direct result of your words in the past, and what you will see in the future is a direct result of what you are speaking today.

Why don’t you choose to bless your future? Why don’t you choose to declare that it’s a new season? Why don’t you choose to speak what God speaks and believe that He has a new season of goodness in store for you today?!

THE GAME CHANGER ~ ♫

Is it not amazing how one person can expect another person to put forth 110% effort while they give whatever level of effort that is NOT matching yours until they feel it is comfortable for them to do so. I have learned a few things as I embark on 35 years of life. There are levels to success and at EACH level you must be willing to give your all. You must be willing to sacrifice, compromise, be unselfish, and most of all you must be all in from the start.

Often times the most work is needed at the start with laying the foundation. If you are building on a shaky foundation sooner or later your house will eventually fall. Take it upon yourself to give your all at EACH LEVEL and if for some reason it does not work at least you can say you did your best, but if not was it really them or was it really you? Even the team's who don't win the championship make a commitment from Day 1 to do whatever it takes to be the best and 99% of the time it means focusing on those little things that lead to those satisfying big things.

As a former coach told me, "GO HARD EVERYDAY OR SIMPLY STAY AT HOME, BUT YOUR SUCCESS IN ANYTHING YOU DO IN LIFE FIRST DEPENDS ON THE EFFORT YOU'RE WILLING TO GIVE TO MAKE THAT SUCCESS COME TRUE". 

M. Walder

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Favor Isn't Fair

It was another great victory and the fans began to exit the football stadium. I mingled around for a few moments greeting and thanking our loyal supporters for sticky with us through another tough season. I hurried over to give my mom a final hug before I strolled back to the locker room to celebrate with my teammates. As I jogged up the stadium stairs I saw an unfamiliar face. 

This older gentleman was staring me directly in the eyes with a slight grin braced upon his face.  I smiled and nodded my head in respect as I continued towards the locker room. The closer I became I heard the gentleman softly utter, “Many people would rather have God’s favor, than to be Saved”. I cautiously said, “Excuse me sir”. He said it again, “Many people would rather have God’s favor, than to be Saved”.  At that moment he walked off humming a subtle tune. I paid it no mind and joined in the celebration with my teammates. 

Later that night as I walked back to my dorm room full of vigor and delight his face began to appear in my thoughts. His words growing ever so closer to my life. I stopped and looked up into sky, but no answer was to be found. I dropped my head to the graveled pavement, but only silent footprints wondered around. Suddenly I felt the urge to ask myself a question that would reveal something that would alter my life forever.  Am I willing to leave it all for them to give all of me to Him?

MARCO-ISM

This was actually a dream that I had which spoke volumes to me. My question to you is are you willing to give up all the earthly gains and man-made favor that you believe God has given to you in order to give your life to him and do his will in hopes of one day gaining the ultimate favor which is making it into the gates of Heaven.

Often times we lose sight of his divine purpose because of our worldly successes and accomplishments. Our peers start to praise us for the external awards that they have no internal connection with. Many times those who glorify our works are only able to see the finished products and their monetary benefits.

However, what are you willing to part ways with to grow closer to Him? Are you willing to give up the glitz and glamour, allow the world to scandalize your name, but still go with Jesus all the way??

2 Corinthians 8:9 states, “For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, that you through His poverty might become rich.”

So again my question to you is are you willing to leave it all for them to give all of you to Him, he undoubtedly did for us. 

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