Courageous Men

This evening, I saw the Sherwood Pictures movie, Courageous. My take? Phenomenal.
This movie affirms and encourages men to step up and become increasingly that which God has called them to be. In essence, I felt the movie called men out, saying something to the effect of “You can do this. You have what it takes. Because of the power of God at work in your life, you can be used by God to have a great and lasting impact on future generations of your family.”

How exciting the privilege men have been given by God to be men and serve as heroic husbands, fathers, and simply to be male. Men are called by God to serve as the leader of the family unit, a privilege that comes with awesome responsibility and a role for which they are accountable to God.

Personally, the movie increased my excitement about potentially being a wife and mother in the future. What a privilege to be a helper and encourager to a husband as he follows after the Lord's calling for him. Additionally, what a privilege for both mother and father to have the opportunity to participate in raising boys and girls who will also be used by God for His purposes.

Here's what I would love to tell men everywhere: You have what it takes. Step up and accept the call to manhood. Do what God has uniquely gifted you as a man to do. Through the power of God at work in you, be courageous!