Much like all of you, I am on a journey as a Christian man. But, as a Christian man, at times, I struggle and am challenged by taking my place and fulfilling my God-given purpose. None of us can do it on our own. I think you ALL know that as evidenced by your affiliation and membership at Oasis and your participation in this group.
We need the help of each other. Sometimes to inspire us; sometimes to help motivate us; sometimes to witness to us about God’s love, compassion, promises and plans for our lives. But, ALL of the times we need help from each other to help us be accountable for living our passionate God-ordained destiny as Christian men.
So, how do we get on and stay on the right track to fulfilling our divine destinies?
I believe there are two ways.. The first way is to EXAMINE YOUR HEART.
Being a part of this group is a great start. But it goes deeper than that.. Accountability is about looking in the mirror each day and knowing that in your heart of hearts your life stands for something; something greater than self and understanding that you have a responsibility to exercise 100% of your GOD-given potential. The potential that God puts in your heart is not yours to waste or be frivolous with. It’s not yours to decide whether or not you are going to address or engage it. GOD put it in your heart so that you could glorify HIS name and help bring others into relationship with HIM. It’s your commission do such.
Understand that you are not ordinary. There is nothing ordinary about you. Philippians 4:13 says, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me”. You were made to do great things by our Creator. And, because of that, we cannot hide from our responsibility to be accountable for the blessings we have been given and did nothing to deserve, especially as Christians. If not us, WHO?
The second way I believe we get on and stay on the right track to fulfilling our divine destinies is by HELPING OTHERS TO EXAMINE THEIR HEARTS; Then, helping them to fulfill their destinies.
I think that is the essence of what this group is all about. Men helping other men become all that GOD has given them life to be. By investing in each other’s lives, you are repaid with someone else’s time, support and love. By helping someone else’s light to shine our light shines brighter. We reaffirm biblical principles that GOD has commanded us to live by (“Give and you shall receive”.).
There is no greater gift in life than to watch someone grow right before your eyes and know that you had a small hand in helping them blossom. There is no greater gift than to plant a seed in the life of someone who feels like their life is meaningless or as if they are not worthy of God’s love and watch the redemption; the acceptance of God’s love because you took the time to invest in that person’s life.
I hope this message leaves you inspired to look deeper into your hearts. I hope it leaves you inspired to connect on a deeper level with GOD so that HE can reveal and you can pursue HIS purpose for your life. And, when it is revealed, engage that purpose with all of your heart.
I hope this message leaves you inspired to help others examine their hearts and to make yourself available to help them to fulfill their GOD-given purpose.
In closing, when you settle for less than God’s intended purpose for your life, you are destined for life of unfulfilled promise. You can sometimes hide that disappointment and emptiness associated with not living up to your promise, from the world. You can never hide it from yourself. And, you know you can never hide it from HIM.
The good news is that by making yourself available to others, others are going to make themselves available to you. You have a network of men who are here to support you in being accountable to yourself, to others and, most importantly, to GOD. Lean on your brothers because we can’t do it on our own! We need each other!
There is a passionate, meaningful purpose that resides in the heart of every man that desires to be unleashed. Men of Oasis, stand up and take your place!
God bless!
Frank
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