Always Learning: Young Men Who Love God

Thursday, March 29, 2012

Young Men Who Love God

This picture was taken before Jon and Alyssa's wedding. It is a picture of the groomsmen with their arms around each other in a circle praying for the upcoming wedding and marriage. It is an incredible picture.

The young men you see in the picture are godly, young men. They walk with Jesus. They are hard-workers and love others. This verse exemplifies their lives ~

Likewise urge the young men to be sensible; in all things show yourself to be an example of good deeds, with purity in doctrine, dignified, sound in speech which is beyond reproach.

Titus 2:6-8

Many lament the fact that there are so few good men around. There are good men around. They may be few and far between {a remnant} but there are some. Some have come from great families and others have overcome difficulties to become the men God requires of them.

So take heart, young women, if God can save your soul, he can definitely find the perfect spouse for you!

Mothers, train your sons in the ways of the Lord ~ Love God. Love others. Work hard. Encourage them to get an education or a life skill that can provide for a family. Go to church. Help their neighbors. Be men of God. Love their wives and children.

This world needs more men like these young men. These are the kind of men I would like to see leading families, churches, and our country...

The following comments are taken from an article written to men by Dave Daubenmire asking where all the real men are today. If you read this, let me warn you that he can be offensive but he sure does get his point across!

We are nothing more than sniffling, powerless, pampered, pabulum eating, weak-kneed off-spring of the King of Kings. I question if most of them are even saved. Wake up Christian!! The same Spirit that raised Christ from the dead dwells inside your mortal body!! It is time to come out of the closet.

Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love.

I Corinthians 16:13,14

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Crystal · 678 weeks ago

That reminded of a time in Door County a few summers ago. We went to the beach with some friends and a bunch of local children. While playing, a butterfly died. My son was the one telling them to had to bury it and have a funeral. Pryde, being the youngest, was also the one that prayed over the dead butterfly. It was the sweetest thing I've seen. I have no doubt that Jesus is in his heart!

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Fran · 678 weeks ago

This is always something I wonder about. I don't go around saying there are no good Christian young men, because that is not true. But I do struggle with wondering which one, if any may (or will) be right for me. I don't know what to do when a good, Christian young man expresses interest and I don't think of him in that way. I don't know how to balance waiting for the one God has for me as my future spouse with wondering if luke warm feelings should be developing into more. Am I just being too picky, or am I right to stay single until certain? I know what a serious business marriage is and for me, divorce is not an option. I am starting to think that I would just rather be single than settle.

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Lori Alexander 122p · 678 weeks ago

I pray for my children's spouses every day. I use these verses ~
What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye recieve them and ye shall have them. Mark 11:24
If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you. John 15:7
So every day I thank the Lord for the godly spouses that He is preparing for my children. Then I leave it in His hands believing He will answer my prayers. I take Him at His Word and you should also! You will know when it is the one He has picked out for you. You will both like each other and it won't be lukewarm!

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Angela · 678 weeks ago

I will say that I prayed for God to send the "right" man for me little did I know this would be someone that I grew up with and never had any inclination that he would later become my husband. Funny this about the story is he literally came to my back door, his cousin that I went to church with brought him without me knowing who he was bringing. We have been happily married for 20 yrs with 2 wonderful boys. I say pray for that special someone & I will also keep you in my prayers!

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sarah · 677 weeks ago

if you want to read a great book about this subject there is a book called Preparing to Be a Helpmeet by Debi Pearl.i highly recommend it

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char72 44p · 678 weeks ago

What an inspiration these young men are. Thank you for sharing.
Blessings,
Charlotte

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Hannah · 678 weeks ago

Mrs Alexander, I love reading your blog! Thank you for your encouragement and the reminder that God can bring me the "perfect" man for me :)
Hannah

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Lynn · 678 weeks ago

Hello, I am not "new" to SS but have not posted for some time. This is a heartfelt post. So inspiring to young women looking for a mate to share her future with. I believe we see what we want to see in life. While I do see a lot of "not so good men" around, I also see more and more men sharing their faith opening. So love the above picture. Thank you for sharing.

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Karen · 678 weeks ago

Praise God! That picture paints a thousand words!

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Rocky Mountain Woman · 672 weeks ago

I love that photo. It's comforting to know that not all the young men in the world are clones of reality television shows...

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Lori Alexander 122p · 672 weeks ago

Good point! Most men portrayed on television are jerks.

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jdaniel4smom 52p · 672 weeks ago

I hope and pray that my son grows up to be this kind of man.

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Lori Alexander 122p · 672 weeks ago

I pray every day for my sons. God hears your prayers!

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anita · 672 weeks ago

I love that photo. And yes, there are GREAT young men out there. I think it's important for young women to make sure that THEY too are living their lives in a way that they would be attractive to those young men.

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Sue Anderson · 672 weeks ago

Great picture. There is nothing like a faithful, righteous young man who isn't afraid to show it.

=)

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lmkazmierczak 32p · 672 weeks ago

Well said. May you have a happy Mother's Day♫♪

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Jenny Matlock · 671 weeks ago

Lori.

This picture really touched me.

There is something so soothing and hopeful in that image.

Thank you for sharing this.

It really felt like a benediction.

Hugs and A+

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