MEN'S 28 DAYS TO LOVING MY WIFE CHALLENGE DAY 23 - LEADERSHIP #2

A MAN OR MANICOU

Theme Verse: Ephesians 5:29
For no man ever yet hated his own flesh; but nourisheth and cherisheth it, even as the Lord the church:

Have you figured out your role or are you just doing what you are told to do?

Are you a man or a manicou? 

This old adage question is used to question the manliness of men when they are acting out of character of their manhood.

A little bit of "serious humor" - Here's my version:
A man was out with his friends and they were all talking about their wives and how they ran things in the home. It was getting late and he was being teased that his wife would get him. They coached him and told him when she says anything to tell her that he is the man of the house and what he says goes.
He went home and as he approached his wife jumped him asking, where have you been. He dashed under the bed. With a broomstick in her hand she ordered him out from other the bed. As she orders and threatens him, he shouts.....
I AM THE MAN OF THE HOUSE AND WHAT I SAY GOES...
I AM NOT COMING OUT and when I say, I'M NOT COMING OUT, I'M NOT COMING OUT!!!!

Hilarious huh? Is that how you are in charge?

TODAY'S ACTIVITY - LARGE AND IN CHARGE

Your role as the man (head) of the home is an important one.
It goes far beyond lip service and words.

The old addage question, are you a man or a manicou provokes the following: 

Do you have the backbone to stand up and perform your role as the head as ordered by the Lord?
Do you provide guidance, direction, supervision, discipline to the children or do you leave it up to your wife alone?
Do you control and manage the affairs or relate to your wife on difficult issues?
Do people know that and respect you are the authorative figure in the home?
Do you take the lead to ensure that matters are resolved?
Do you procrastinate?
Do you allow others to take care of your manly responsibilities?

HOW YOU LARGE AND IN CHARGE:

You must have the backbone to stand up as the head of the home and not be a coward.
You must provide your family with guidance and direction
You must supervise with loving support and discipline in love
You must be in the forefront of all the affairs of your home and not hide or go silent on difficult issues
If you give permission to your spouse or children, you must follow through and inquire if the matter was resolved and taken care of
Your wife, children and others must know you as the authorative figure and not known as a whimp, whussy or manicou
You must follow through on matters of the home until they are resolved and seek help in matters beyond your control
You must take care of matters within a reasonable time frame
You must not give the responsibilities that is yours to others

To convince the gainsayers you must be a model first!

Titus 1:8-9 Living Bible (TLB)
They must enjoy having guests in their homes and must love all that is good. They must be sensible men, and fair. They must be clean minded and level headed.
Their belief in the truth that they have been taught must be strong and steadfast so that they will be able to teach it to others and show those who disagree with them where they are wrong.

Caution: Watch your behavior in that role- You are setting an example for your sons or other young men, and you are also telling your daughter that men should treat her how you treat her mother!

Learn to face the music-You will dance to the music you create!

Remember, MARRIAGE IS A TEAM EFFORT-COMMON PURPOSE!
Don't be discouraged if she doesn't receive it at first or perhaps question your motive. Just do it- Get it Together First!
Watch God in the next 28 days!

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God Bless you and Keep the Faith! 

Virtuous Jewel