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Walk in wisdom. Be strong. Live like men. In a world of increasing noise and confusion, our need for authentic faith, truth, and the wisdom to apply them to life has never been greater. Drawing on stories from the Bible, sports, life, and leadership, Dan Britton and Jimmy Page share in-the-trenches principles and bold challenges to empower you to live at your best and make an eternal difference in the lives of others. Daily Wisdom for Men is designed to help men - know the heart of God and draw on His strength, - apply unchanging principles to a changing world, - build a life of resilience and grit, - live in freedom and power, - overcome challenges and obstacles, and - stand strong against the schemes of the Enemy. Charge into each day as a warrior for God armed with wisdom to overcome whatever life brings.
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Dan and Jimmy have been great sources of wisdom in my life. I love that they wrote Daily Wisdom for Men to share incredible words of wisdom from the Word of God with you. Now you can benefit from their guidance as I have. I highly recommend you read this book.
Jon Gordon, author of fifteen bestsellers, including The One Truth and Energy Bus
Daily Wisdom for Men is truly a great, daily reminder for men to live their best and bring the kingdom of God here and now. Use this devotional to get your heart and mind set on the things that matter most.
Trent Dilfer, Super Bowl XXXV champion quarterback and the head coach at the University of Alabama at Birmingham
Men are under constant attack today. Their integrity, marriage, fatherhood, and manhood are being challenged nonstop. They need help! This daily devotional offers bucketloads of practical encouragement.
Richard Blackaby, author of Experiencing God and The Ways of God
If you need a daily spiritual challenge to help you step up and step into life, this book is for you. Every day, you’ll receive a short, powerful, inspiring, practical jolt of spiritual adrenaline that will help you be the man you long to be.
Chip Ingram, founder and CEO of Living on the Edge and author of True Spirituality and The Real God
Some boys never grow up to become men. Mature men have a daily habit of looking in the mirror to assess who they are and who they need to be. Dan and Jimmy have created this daily devotional to be that mirror for us. Every page challenges men to reflect and live that day in a God-honoring way. If you want to mature as a man, read and apply each page one day at a time.
Dan Webster, founder of Authentic Leadership Inc.
Practical and gritty! Dan and Jimmy have written a devotional that is by men and for men. Their words echo the never-changing truth of God’s Word to challenge and encourage men in an ever-changing world.
David Meyers, president of Christian Business Men’s Connection
Jimmy and Dan are the real deal. They are authentic men of God seeking to love, live, and lead like Jesus while encouraging other men to do the same. In a world where the hurricane winds of an anti-God culture seek to blow men off course, we need tools like Daily Wisdom for Men to help us navigate back to the narrow road that leads to true life, freedom, joy, and purpose—to find God’s kingdom way and finish this life well.
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We dedicate this book to the most important men in our lives— our grandfathers, fathers, brothers, and sons.
They have lived out Proverbs 27:17:
“Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another” (ESV).
Pop, Edward T. Britton II
Dad, Edward T. Britton III
Brothers, Steve Britton and Dave Britton
Sons, Elijah Britton, Austin Muck, and Garrett Shondelmyer
Grandson, Jesse Daniel
Grandpa, Howard L. Page
Dad, Raymond Page
Brother, John Page
Sons, Jimmy, Jake, and John
CONTENTS
January
January 1: Vision Eyes
January 2: Seek Discomfort
January 3: Never Get Good At
January 4: Hard Versus Impossible
January 5: Stop The Me Monster
January 6: Great Power, Great Responsibility
January 7: Don’t Be Stupid
January 8: Perfection: The Enemy of Progress
January 9: One Prayer For Life Change
January 10: Build A Boat
January 11: Open Kitchen
January 12: One Thing. Everything.
January 13: God Days
January 14: Into The Storm
January 15: I Have A Dream
January 16: The Power of Your Words
January 17: Consistency Is The Key
January 18: Control Your Thoughts
January 19: The Leader’s Prayer
January 20: Sense of Urgency
January 21: This Is A Bible
January 22: Oxygen For The Soul
January 23: Real Deal
January 24: Pay Attention To God’s Warnings
January 25: What’s Your Way?
January 26: Do Good Deeds Anonymously
January 27: Live With Integrity
January 28: Authentic Masculinity
January 29: No Lone Rangers
January 30: Give What You Have
January 31: 360 Accountability
February
February 1: Know Who You Are
February 2: Grandma Parks
February 3: As A Man Thinks
February 4: Pride Bombs
February 5: Escape Velocity
February 6: In A Single Moment
February 7: Bring It On
February 8: Would You Rather?
February 9: Air Superiority
February 10: Guard Your Heart
February 11: Source Or Symptoms?
February 12: Life Detox
February 13: The Love Win
February 14: Lovolution
February 15: It’s All About Heart
February 16: Failure Is Nothing
February 17: Are You Kidding Me?
February 18: Fences And Freedom
February 19: Integrity Is Hard
February 20: The Name
February 21: Eye-Popping Grace
February 22: Gps
February 23: Are You A Vrp?
February 24: The Positive Two
February 25: The Father’s Favor
February 26: Behind The Scenes
February 27: Rubber Band Faith
February 28: Limitless Forgiveness
March
March 1: Give Grace
March 2: Skin Deep
March 3: The Three Rs of Encouragement
March 4: Ten-Times Serving
March 5: Step Out
March 6: Situational Suffering
March 7: Taming The Tongue
March 8: Dream. Pray. Think.
March 9: Humility Wins
March 10: Invisible Fences
March 11: Five Purity Principles
March 12: Get to the Root
March 13: Three Ways of Guarding
March 14: True Identity
March 15: Relentless
March 16: A Few Good Men
March 17: Followership
March 18: Warrior Versus Whiner
March 19: It’s All Gonna Melt
March 20: One Way
March 21: Beware, Strong One
March 22: Stay Connected
March 23: Heaven Bound
March 24: Fork In The Road
March 25: Ten Percent Club
March 26: The Money Mirror
March 27: Gigo
March 28: Humility. Unity. Commitment.
March 29: Leave A Mark
March 30: Pray Like This
March 31: Determination’s Voice
April
April 1: Inner Circle
April 2: Dig In
April 3: Serving Is Satisfying
April 4: Competitive Greatness
April 5: Remember Your Why
April 6: Opportunity Knocks
April 7: Get Ready
April 8: Walkie-Talkie
April 9: Do The Work
April 10: The Three Ds of Devotion
April 11: The Pursuit
April 12: The Biggest Giver
April 13: Successful Failure
April 14: Focus On One Thing
April 15: No Pain, No Gain
April 16: Bags of Bibles
April 17: Be True
April 18: Dream On
April 19: Live Like Jesus
April 20: Glory Hound
April 21: Public Faith
April 22: Twenty-Eight-Year Miracle
April 23: Move The Chains
April 24: The Isolation Trap
April 25: Walk This Way
April 26: The Four Os of Life
April 27: Mr. Irrelevant
April 28: Time-Out
April 29: Bigger. Faster. Stronger.
April 30: Running On Empty
May
May 1: All Access
May 2: Life Is A Gift
May 3: Faith > Fear
May 4: The Ring
May 5: Nothing Beats Teamwork
May 6: Go For It
May 7: No Other Way
May 8: A Virtuous Woman
May 9: Pass It On
May 10: Game Over
May 11: Staying Power
May 12: No Excuses
May 13: Walk With Jesus
May 14: Make It Fun
May 15: Wisdom Walking
May 16: In The Fire
May 17: Spiritual Shift
May 18: Winning Margin
May 19: The Pacer
May 20: Toxic Friends
May 21: Good For Nothing
May 22: Protect This House
May 23: Better Or Deader
May 24: Finish Strong
May 25: Mirror, Mirror
May 26: The Larry Principle
May 27: Act Like Men
May 28: Who’s Your One?
May 29: Potter And Clay
May 30: The Presence
May 31: Fire In The Belly
June
June 1: Speak Life
June 2: Outside Deficit Disorder
June 3: Fearless, Not Flawless
June 4: Posting Up
June 5: Toxic Stuff
June 6: Leader Or Follower?
June 7: Jars of Clay
June 8: Showtime
June 9: Limitless Reach
June 10: Secondhand Glory
June 11: The Protector
June 12: Scoreboard
June 13: The Ninty-Nine
June 14: Mark of Excellence
June 15: Imago Dei
June 16: Hay In The Barn
June 17: Be Well
June 18: Triple Threat
June 19: Fire From Heaven
June 20: Lust Patrol
June 21: If She Can Do It
June 22: Pray Real Quick
June 23: No Pressure, No Diamonds
June 24: The Yes Face
June 25: Tell The Truth
June 26: Greatest Coach Ever
June 27: The Domino Effect
June 28: Are You Limited?
June 29: Watchman
June 30: Servant of Servants
July
July 1: Perform Or Perish
July 2: The Provider
July 3: Build Your Dream Team
July 4: Life, Liberty, And The Pursuit of Happiness
July 5: Miracle In The Mountains
July 6: Trust Others
July 7: Tough Or Fluff?
July 8: Abundance Mindset
July 9: Cabin Prayer Meeting
July 10: Drop The Weight
July 11: What’s Your Squirrel?
July 12: Never Say No
July 13: Break The Huddle
July 14: Against The Flow
July 15: Dog On A Leash
July 16: Set The Standard
July 17: The Leadership Secret
July 18: Hold Nothing Back
July 19: God-Sized Vision
July 20: Mentor Me
July 21: The Positive Few
July 22: Make It Count
July 23: Are You A Poor Talker?
July 24: Keep His Pace
July 25: Five Minutes
July 26: Warrior Mindset
July 27: Go Generous
July 28: Real Love
July 29: The Bench
July 30: Play
July 31: The Go Principle
August
August 1: Pray Like Birdie
August 2: Stay Close To Jesus
August 3: Choose Your Team Wisely
August 4: Game Changer
August 5: The Light
August 6: Shout-Out Drill
August 7: Momentum
August 8: Pray 9:38
August 9: Show Up
August 10: Don’t Miss It
August 11: Stand Strong
August 12: The Greatest Upset
August 13: Honor Guard
August 14: The Enemy of Today
August 15: The Chase
August 16: Turn It Off
August 17: Eat The Frog
August 18: Keep It Simple
August 19: Consumed To Serve
August 20: Push
August 21: Only 48 Percent
August 22: For The Team
August 23: Real Guts
August 24: Blind Spots
August 25: Attitude of Humility
August 26: He Has Your Back
August 27: $10 Million Tongue
August 28: Training
August 29: Humbled And Healed
August 30: Risky Prayer
August 31: Selfless Serving
September
September 1: I Got This?
September 2: Whatever It Takes
September 3: The Peloton
September 4: Rabbit’s Foot
September 5: Special Ops
September 6: Build Others Up
September 7: Elephants
September 8: We Or Me?
September 9: Five-Hour Energy
September 10: Extreme Makeover
September 11: Run Into The Fire
September 12: Get Your Face In The Book
September 13: Flashing Lights
September 14: Finding Greatness
September 15: Ask
September 16: For The Glory
September 17: Strength For Two
September 18: Gap-Free Living
September 19: I Think I Can
September 20: Give Up
September 21: Never Quit
September 22: Got Wisdom?
September 23: Friends And Future
September 24: Hit The Stay Button
September 25: Challenge Flag
September 26: Linger Longer
September 27: The Waterboy
September 28: Old School Loyalty
September 29: Toxic Words
September 30: Men Sacrifice
October
October 1: The New Four-Letter Word
October 2: Is It In You?
October 3: Engage God
October 4: Mind Games
October 5: Two Ounces of Power
October 6: Follow The Leader
October 7: It’s Not About You
October 8: Life Changers
October 9: Power Up
October 10: Grip It And Rip It
October 11: Never Too Late
October 12: Becoming Protectors
October 13: Same Old, Same Old
October 14: Givers
October 15: Starving The Spirit
October 16: Eternal Perspective
October 17: Cut Off The Source
October 18: The Blessing of Pain
October 19: Physical Anchors
October 20: Contribute
October 21: The Right Race
October 22: Stay Pure
October 23: You Owe Me
October 24: Follow The Plan
October 25: Ten Principles of Serving
October 26: Possible
October 27: What’s Your Go-To?
October 28: Breakthrough
October 29: Unleash The Power
October 30: Laughter
October 31: Burn Plows, Kill Cows
November
November 1: The Greatest Finisher
November 2: Sticks And Stones
November 3: Train Your Brain
November 4: Blocker Or Builder?
November 5: Trash Day
November 6: Power of The Circle
November 7: I’ve Been Watching
November 8: Grow Up
November 9: Build. Heal. Encourage.
November 10: 100 Percent
November 11: White Knuckles
November 12: Valor
November 13: How’s Your Heart?
November 14: Enthusiasm
November 15: A New Thing
November 16: Go Out Swinging
November 17: Welcome To Leadership
November 18: Virtue
November 19: The Power of With
November 20: Going, Going…Gone
November 21: Defense
November 22: Defining Competition
November 23: Call Up
November 24: Thanksgiving Power
November 25: Armor Up
November 26: Thanksgenerous
November 27: Happy Heart, Happy Face
November 28: Balance And Blessing
November 29: Clear Vision
November 30: What Did You Call Me?
December
December 1: The Power of Position
December 2: Outside The Box
December 3: The Snowball Effect
December 4: Ten Tough Questions
December 5: Positive Expectations
December 6: What Do You Stand For?
December 7: Content, Not Complacent
December 8: Are You A Slacker?
December 9: Clutter
December 10: Rut, Routine, Or Rhythm?
December 11: Build And Defend
December 12: Pay Attention
December 13: Yeast
December 14: History Favors The Brave
December 15: Digging Holes
December 16: Never Say These Two Words
December 17: The Family
December 18: Are We There Yet?
December 19: Rows, Circles, Faces, And Shoulders
December 20: The Significance of Legacy
December 21: Define Your Power
December 22: Determine Your Purpose
December 23: Discover Your Passion
December 24: You First
December 25: Affection
December 26: Are You Ready?
December 27: Stop, Drop, And Remember
December 28: 75 Hard
December 29: My Top Ten
December 30: What Story Do You Want To Tell?
December 31: One Word Will Change Your Life
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
Books By Dan Britton And Jimmy Page
JANUARY
JANUARY 1
VISION EYES
Where there is no vision,
the people perish.
PROVERBS 29:18 KJV
Craig MacFarlane is blind, but he has great vision. At age two, a tragic accident left him completely blind, but he turned his defeat into victory by becoming a world-class athlete who won over one hundred gold medals in sports like wrestling, track and field, and downhill skiing. Craig has a powerful inner vision that fuels his drive to overcome. He has motivated millions with his vision to be the world’s greatest blind athlete. Craig may be blind, but he can see.
It has been said, “One person with vision in their eyes can multiply and change the world.” Since the beginning of time, men who have eyes with vision have shaped and changed history. They saw things differently. There was a vision that was born deep in their soul, and it changed the way they lived— and the way others lived too. They had vision eyes.
A vision without action is a daydream, but action without vision is a nightmare. There are some great ways we could define vision. John Maxwell defined vision as “a desired future; a picture of something that I don’t possess right now, but it is something I want to see and experience, and something I want the people I am leading to experience.”1
Vision is not simply a goal, an objective, or an item on your to-do list. Vision is both seeing and doing. It makes the impossible become possible. As blind and deaf writer Hellen Keller is credited with saying, “It is a terrible thing to see and have no vision.” Vision is a dream God has put on your heart that is bigger than yourself and, if accomplished, will bring glory to God and change people’s lives.
Father, give me vision eyes so You can use me to impact the world. Amen.
1 John C. Maxwell, “Turning Vision into Reality,” interview by Ron F. McManus, Enrichment (Winter 2000): 21, https://enrichmentjournal.ag.org.
JANUARY 2
SEEK DISCOMFORT
As servants of God we commend ourselves in every way:
in great endurance; in troubles, hardships and distresses.
2 CORINTHIANS 6:4
Life is good, but it can be hard too.
Resilience is the ability to go through a lot of really hard stuff and bounce back. It’s a mix of grit, toughness, and confidence. It’s one of the most important qualities we can develop. Resilience isn’t a one-time thing but an all-the-time thing. We’re wired to desire comfort, pursue the easy path, and avoid pain. But resilience requires that we seek out discomfort. We see adversity as an opportunity to grow and get better.
As you take on greater challenges, you will increase your capacity to face trials and to handle, get through, and use failures. They will make you stronger and help you overcome even bigger obstacles.
Paul knew discomfort and hardship very well, and he didn’t see them as things to be avoided. Paul saw discomfort as refiner’s fire: a way of becoming everything he was made to be.
Spartan Racing, which involves challenging obstacles, has become a perfect way for me to develop resilience. It drives me outside my comfort zone and forces me to prepare for the pain and suffering of the race. The more I avoid discomfort, the less discomfort I can tolerate. The exact opposite is true too. To be your best, seek discomfort. Get comfortable being uncomfortable. Do hard things and use those challenges to get ready for and capable of growing despite every storm.
Father, help me seek discomfort on the way to becoming a resilient man of God, able to weather all storms of life. Amen.
JANUARY 3
NEVER GET GOOD AT
“People look at you and think you’re saints,
but beneath the skin you’re total frauds.”
MATTHEW 23:27–28 MSG
We have witnessed the exposure of the moral failures of key Christian leaders and pastors. Every time I learn about what was happening behind the scenes, my heart breaks for the leader, their family, their organization, and the body of Christ. We all suffer when someone falls.
Brennan Manning said it best: “The temptation of the age is to look good without being good.”2 When we value behavior over being, we’re driven to look good without being good. This is plain old hypocrisy.
There is wisdom in creating a never-get-good-at list. If we get good at these things, we will fail at living in Christ. So never get good at
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learning without transformation,
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repenting without brokenness,
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leading without humility,
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giving without sacrifice,
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speaking without blessing,
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praying without listening,
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worshiping without passion,
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loving without commitment,
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dreaming without action, or
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living without Jesus.
Let’s commit to being walking, talking, living examples of what God can do in and through us. As men of God, let’s be the real deal.
Father, no more faking it. No more hiding sin. Reveal to me where I need to stop looking good without being good. Amen.
2 Brennan Manning, The Ragamuffin Gospel (Colorado Springs, CO: Multnomah, 2005), 126.
JANUARY 4
HARD VERSUS IMPOSSIBLE
“What is impossible with man is possible with God.”
LUKE 18:27 CSB
There’s a difference between hard and impossible. What we think is impossible is usually just hard. The Navy SEALs say when you feel like quitting, you’re only 40 percent of the way there. Having gone through leadership training with SEALs and my leadership team, I experienced this firsthand. Now their 40-percent rule rattles around in my head whenever I work out.
Many times in life, we feel like we have nothing left only to discover we had more than we thought. It may be with a difficult relationship, a challenging health issue, or a deep financial crisis. When we are in the middle of it, it often seems impossible to fix or get through. We may feel like quitting or giving up. But almost everything we face in life is just hard, not impossible, even when it doesn’t work out the way we hope.
We have the power of the Holy Spirit living in us, the same power that raised Jesus from the dead. And while there are no promises that life will be easy, we know nothing is impossible with God. Our greatest limitation is often in our head. We don’t think we can do it or that things will change. We often give up before a breakthrough. Next time you’re facing something that seems impossible, remind yourself it’s probably just hard. And then rely on Jesus to get you through it—no matter how the story ends.
Father, remind me that no matter how impossible it seems, with You it’s just hard. Amen.
JANUARY 5
STOP THE ME MONSTER
Each one of us is to please his neighbor for his good, to build him up.
ROMANS 15:2 CSB
My favorite comedian is Brian Regan. In one of his routines, he talks about running into a “Me Monster,” a guy who talks for everyone else and tries to top everyone’s story. Identifying Me Monsters is easy because they’re completely consumed with themselves. Me Monsters lurk in sport teams, schools, businesses, communities, and families.
The first full-blown Me Monster I encountered was a teammate in college who was excited after a tough loss just because he scored his goals. Despite the team’s performance, his excitement about how well he played and what he did on the field was vividly evident. What bothered me the most was I realized I had the same selfish tendencies, but they were hidden in my heart. I was consumed with my own play, not wanting to celebrate other players’ successes or join with the team to mourn our loss.
We need to kill the Me Monster daily. We need to crucify our old self so Christ can live in and through us. When we become a living sacrifice, we crucify the Me Monster.
Do you have too much pride and not enough humility? Too much selfishness and not enough servant attitude? Too much self-promotion and not enough celebration of others? Commit to celebrating the successes of others regardless of your own success. Stop the Me Monster in you.
Father, reveal my pride and selfishness. Heal me of my pursuit of self and teach me how to die to myself every day. Amen.
JANUARY 6
GREAT POWER, GREAT RESPONSIBILITY
As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received.
EPHESIANS 4:1
In the Spider-Man comics and movies, Uncle Ben delivered an iconic line when he reminded his nephew, Peter Parker, that “with great power comes great responsibility.” He knew power could be used for good or bad, for selfish pursuits or the greater good. Power must be tied to a sense of moral responsibility.
Too often we get confused about the essence of true power. We think power is in our position of leadership, our bank account balance, or the people we know. But that’s not true power. True power is in the inner man. It’s in the strength of our character and our surrender to the Spirit. Power is strength under the direction of God. All other power is called force. Someone can force someone else to do something, but that’s motivated by control, not love. Force produces anger, resentment, and rebellion. Power attracts. Force destroys relationships, but power brings love and unity.
Ephesians 3 says true power comes when you are rooted in the love of Christ (vv. 17–18). When you are rooted in love, you don’t worry about what other people think. You don’t try to impress. Instead, you are free to love fully and to leverage everything you have for the blessing and benefit of others and the glory of God.
When Paul encouraged us to “live a life worthy of the calling,” he was telling us to surrender to God, follow the leading of the Holy Spirit, and love others.
Father, make me into a man of love and power for the good of others. Amen.
JANUARY 7
DON’T BE STUPID
As iron sharpens iron,
so one person sharpens another.
PROVERBS 27:17
Something in us as men says we can stand alone; we don’t need others. We are self-disciplined and independent. I once heard an athlete say, “We would have a great team except for all my teammates.” Yes, we talk team, but we value self.
This also happens in our spiritual lives. We fall into a trap of isolation. But the Christian life is a team sport. There is a great African proverb that states, “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” Isolation is the Christian’s silent enemy. There is pride in isolation. We begin to think we can live our faith through our own power. Once we distance ourselves from those who know us best, the absence of accountability can bring many unhealthy changes.
Accountability needs to be a nonnegotiable in your life. It stops the sin of isolation. So many leaders have gone down in flames because they did not have someone to hold them accountable. Jesus and His disciples modeled accountability, and numerous verses reveal its value. Jesus even sent out His disciples in pairs. Accountability allows men to live for Christ with greater purity and passion. Don’t be stupid and think you can live for Christ without being connected. Let’s sharpen each other. Live the Christian life as it is intended to be lived: as a team sport.
Father, help me be open and transparent with at least one other man and welcome accountability. I don’t want to isolate myself. Amen.
JANUARY 8
PERFECTION: THE ENEMY OF PROGRESS
“My grace is sufficient for you,
for my power is made perfect in weakness.”
2 CORINTHIANS 12:9 ESV
Perfection has prevented plenty of great ideas from coming to fruition. In fact, perfectionism almost always leads to procrastination (at best) and complete paralysis (at worst). No great project or calling can be completed without progress, but too often, God gives us an idea or asks us to do something, and we fail to follow through because we’re afraid the results won’t be perfect.
How many times have you been compelled to do something only to let the idea grow cold with procrastination? How many times have you put an idea on your to-do list with your best intentions to do it only for you to never do it? Unfortunately, this is a pretty common occurrence for men. Many of your ideas are inspired, and if you act on the inspiration, they will probably bless somebody else or even lead to more opportunities. Not acting on them is a sad, unfortunate cost of procrastination.
Intentions without actions are dead. Just like faith without works is dead. We are made to act on our intentions. We are made for action. The worst decision is no decision. The worst action is no action. Progress is the antidote to perfection. One step after the other will move you in the direction of completion. Progress leads to happiness, joy, and deep satisfaction. And when you act out of obedience to a God-inspired idea, you will glorify God in the end. Take a step forward and let progress be your guide.
Father, help me turn my intentions into actions that lead to progress for Your glory. Amen.
JANUARY 9
ONE PRAYER FOR LIFE CHANGE
“Lord, teach us to pray.”
LUKE 11:1 ESV
I believe one prayer has the power to transform lives. I usually utter it dozens of times throughout the day—most of the time out loud. It is a two-word starting point. This prayer has helped me, as a man of God, to understand both the simplicity of prayer and the power of God. What is the prayer?
Yes, Lord!
When we pray these two words, we acknowledge God is in charge, and we are not. We give up control and place all our trust in Him. When we simply pray, Yes, Lord! we are responding to His leading and direction. We are placing Him in charge of our lives.
Yes, Lord! is a prayer of
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surrender,
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obedience, and
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confession.
This prayer places God first in our lives. We reboot our hearts and return to what is most important: God as our Savior and source. When we say yes to God, we are saying no to everything else. It places the Lord Jesus Christ at the center of our lives.
Pray the prayer that can change your life and the lives of others. Yes, Lord! is a breakthrough prayer that can be used to revitalize your prayer life. The Lord is pleased when He hears you speak these two words. Pray them aloud. Pray them silently. Whatever you do, just pray them. Then you’ll experience His power and presence in your life.
Father, I give You my life. I need Your power and presence. Guide me to improve my prayer life. Teach me to pray. Amen.
JANUARY 10
BUILD A BOAT
When everything was ready, the LORD said to Noah, “Go into the boat with all your family, for among all the people of the earth, I can see that you alone are righteous.”
GENESIS 7:1 NLT
Noah was a righteous man living in unrighteous times. He built an ark at God’s instruction to preserve life amid a world drowning in wickedness. Just as Noah built the ark, we, too, are called to construct a “boat” of righteousness to preserve our culture for Christ.
God gave Noah the blueprint for the ark, and it took him and his sons about 120 years to complete. Just as Noah followed God’s ark blueprint, we must follow God’s Word as our blueprint for righteousness. Hebrews 11:7 tells us, “By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in holy fear built an ark to save his family.” Noah’s ark served as a refuge for his family and any who would join them. In the same way, our lives should be a refuge of love, faith, and virtue for our families and communities. Ephesians 5:25 reminds us, “Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her.” We have a duty to protect our family members’ minds, bodies, and spirits and to be a shelter for everyone we encounter.
Noah faced ridicule and doubt from his society, but he remained steadfast. We may face challenges, but our boats of righteousness will withstand the flood of worldly temptations. After the flood, Noah’s family helped rebuild civilization. We have the privilege of rebuilding and renewing our culture for Christ. Men, let’s start today.
Father, help me build an ark of righteousness that protects everyone I influence. Amen.
JANUARY 11
OPEN KITCHEN
We loved you so much that we shared with you
not only God’s Good News but our own lives, too.
1 THESSALONIANS 2:8 NLT
In an open-kitchen restaurant, you can watch cooks prepare the food as opposed to a typical restaurant where food is prepared behind closed doors. A friend of mine from Asia uses this concept when hiring staff and identifying leaders. Before hiring, he looks for open-kitchen people: those willing to do life with him and his team. He gets to know prospective staff members by meeting their family, going to their church, and getting to know their friends.
An open-kitchen philosophy has three key ingredients:
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Transparency: We should share not only the gospel but also our very lives. Transparency creates a culture of authenticity because everything is on the table—not under the table.
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Time: In a microwave generation, we don’t have time to wait and let something simmer and slow cook. An open-kitchen mindset errs on the side of slowing down and letting time reveal true colors. It takes time to walk with someone and see them at their best—and their worst. But it’s worth it.
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Trust: Trust is the result of transparency and time. Once trust is established, an open kitchen unfolds. Trust means there is freedom to be yourself. Communication goes to a whole new level.
Living with an open-kitchen mindset has incredible benefits: unity, harmony, chemistry, understanding, and connection. It is always easy to impress from a distance, but it’s hard to impact up close. Let’s pursue an open kitchen in all areas of life. It’s worth it.
Father, it is hard to be transparent, slow down, and trust. Help me pursue an open kitchen in all areas of life. Amen.
JANUARY 12
ONE THING. EVERYTHING.
“Whoever is faithful in very little
is also faithful in much.”
LUKE 16:10 CSB
How you do one thing is how you’ll do everything.
I can still hear those words ringing in my ears. So much wisdom packed into a simple statement. If you cut corners in one area of life, you’ll cut corners in every area. If you don’t care about the quality of your work, you won’t care about the quality of your relationships or health. The negative effects of compromising on little things and the positive effects of paying attention to little things are obvious. Little things matter. Like making your bed with excellence when you wake up. Or dressing well to present yourself in a professional manner. All these little things add up.
As a dad, convincing my kids that little things mattered was a challenge worth tackling. From making sure they did their morning routines to inspecting the quality of their work, if I accepted half-done work or a halfhearted effort, I got more of it. And I knew it meant I wouldn’t be able to count on them to do something with excellence the next time I asked.
Little things matter to God. Those who are faithful with little things are trustworthy. They can be counted on. And God tells us that those who are faithful with the small, insignificant tasks of life will be even more diligent with the important stuff. Being faithful is a matter of consistency, integrity, and trust. Do the little things with excellence today.
Father, help me be faithful with the little things so You can trust me with the big things. Amen.
JANUARY 13
GOD DAYS
Teach us to number our days carefully
so that we may develop wisdom in our hearts.
PSALM 90:12 CSB
Psalm 90 is the oldest of the 150 psalms in the Bible. Moses wrote it as a prayer, asking God for instruction and revelation: “Teach us to number our days.” He asked God how to make every day count, so he even threw in the condition of “carefully,” realizing that slowing down is key to seeing every day as a gift from God.
I love the second part of this verse: “So that we may develop wisdom in our hearts.” More than ever, we need wisdom. Daily! When we count our days, we make our days count, and we grow in wisdom. A great definition of wisdom is “seeing things the way God sees them.” When we view every day in this way, there is no waste. Every day counts. When every day counts, we don’t have just good days, but we have God days. Not perfect days but God days. God days are days with His fingerprints all over them. He is working and using the good and the bad for His purposes. Each day is filled with mission and meaning. No wasted days, just God days.
Here are three reasons to believe the best is yet to come:
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God is in control.
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God is good.
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God wants the best for you.
When we count our days as men, we make our days count. No more wasted days or even good days. Just God days ahead.
Father, I want more wisdom. Help me see things the way You see them. Make today a God day. Amen.
JANUARY 14
INTO THE STORM
We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed;
perplexed, but not despairing; persecuted, but not abandoned;
struck down, but not destroyed.
2 CORINTHIANS 4:8–9 NASB
Life is full of storms. Sometimes we anticipate them, and other times we get surprised by them. But rest assured: storms will come.
Because of the Rocky Mountains in the west and the great Kansas plains in the east, Colorado has a unique climate that allows for both cattle and bison to roam freely in close proximity. Cattle and bison are similar in many ways, but one distinction is worth noting: how they react to storms.
Cattle see a storm coming and scatter. They run away in fear, believing they can avoid the storm. In the end, it always overtakes them. Their frantic running scatters the herd, and this keeps them in the storm longer—extending their pain and discomfort.
The bison, on the other hand, see the storm and run into it. They come together as a herd and run straight into the storm. By moving toward the storm, they shorten the time they spend in it, and this reduces the negative impact. By staying together, they defeat fear and remain encouraged. They can and do overcome it together.
The question for today is this: Will you act like the bison or the cattle? Will you confidently face the storm with faith? Or will you run away in fear? Will you come together in unity, or will you scatter? Choose to weather the storm and emerge on the other side better, more united, and stronger.
Father, weather the storms of life with me. Don’t let me run away in fear, but help me face them. Amen.
JANUARY 15
I HAVE A DREAM
The LORD said to Samuel, “Do not look at his appearance or his stature, because I have rejected him. Man does not see what the LORD sees, for man sees what is visible, but the LORD sees the heart.”
1 SAMUEL 16:7 HCSB
In his “I Have a Dream” speech, Martin Luther King Jr. said, “I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.”3 This is one of the most powerful and influential speeches ever given in the history of our nation.
Unfortunately, we judge ourselves based on our best day, and we judge others based on their worst day. We judge others based on their actions or appearances, and we judge ourselves based on our intentions. This makes us feel better about ourselves. If we’re honest, we know that even our character wouldn’t be a pretty way to be judged. It is by the grace of God that our unrighteousness has been replaced by His righteousness.
David wasn’t chosen because of what was seen but because of what was unseen. God didn’t choose David because of David’s character or because he would live a perfect life. God chose him because David was “a man after my own heart; he will do everything I want him to do” (Acts 13:22). David loved God and pursued Him.
What if you could see what God sees in you—the man He dreams for you to be? What if we strived to live up to God’s dream for our lives? What if we could see the best potential in others? Even though we will all make mistakes and fall short, God is not done with us yet.
Father, help me see as You see, not the external but the internal. Amen.
3 Martin Luther King Jr., in “Read Martin Luther King Jr.’s ‘I Have a Dream’ Speech in Its Entirety,” NPR, last updated January 16, 2023, https://www.npr.org.
JANUARY 16
THE POWER OF YOUR WORDS
Gracious words are a honeycomb,
sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.
PROVERBS 16:24
As men, we are often known for our strength, actions, and leadership. But our words have tremendous power. Our words possess the ability to bring life or death, blessing or destruction, encouragement or despair. We must choose our words wisely because they will shape our relationships, families, and even ourselves—for better or worse.
Let’s be honest: the world is a super negative place right now. Just as a single spark can ignite a flame, our encouraging words can ignite the spirits of those who feel defeated, discouraged, or lost. We have the capacity to speak life into tough situations. By choosing to use our words to encourage others, we become catalysts for positive change in the lives of those we encounter.
In contrast, words spoken in anger, criticism, or judgment can wound deeply, leaving lasting scars on others’ hearts. Just as fire can consume, our negative words can destroy relationships, erode trust, and hinder personal growth. It is our responsibility to guard our tongues and restrain our impulses, ensuring our words align with the love, grace, and mercy God has shown us.
People are counting on us to speak words of life, to build up rather than tear down, to encourage rather than discourage, and to inspire rather than crush. By doing so, we honor God and reflect His character of love and compassion to those around us. Our words have the power to shape destinies and even turn others toward God.
Father, thank You for the gift of words. Help me speak life and encouragement and be a positive force for good. Amen.
JANUARY 17
CONSISTENCY IS THE KEY
My dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you.
Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord.
1 CORINTHIANS 15:58
My college coach loved to work over the officials during our games. He used phrases to get under the officials’ skin like, “Ref, you are consistent in that you are inconsistent!”
Even though the phrase was not directed toward me, I have often reflected on how that phrase applies to me. Regardless of how consistent we intend to be about what really matters in life, all of us still fall short at times. Inconsistency leads to a breakdown of trust and a delay in growth. But consistency leads to continual forward progress. With consistency, we become steady, reliable, and persistent. Are you consistent or inconsistent?
Consistency is a common ingredient of an uncommon life. When we believe little things can become big things, we understand the power of consistency. When we do the little things right, we will see big life changes.
Paul was always challenging followers of Christ to be consistent and fully committed. In his epistles, he wrote about bone-crushing discipline, eye-popping faith, out-of-bounds generosity, and walk-through-fire consistency. In 1 Corinthians 15:58, Paul encouraged us to do four things to produce consistency:
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Stand strong.
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Be immovable.
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Excel in kingdom work.
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Trust in God for the results.
A consistent life always leads to an obedient life, and an obedient life always leads to an abundant life. Fruit comes from a consistent life, even when we can’t yet see it.
Father, I long to experience the power of consistency. Mark my life with unwavering commitment that will not crumble under changing or difficult times. Amen.
JANUARY 18
CONTROL YOUR THOUGHTS
We take captive every thought
to make it obedient to Christ.
2 CORINTHIANS 10:5
Throughout the Spartan Beast obstacle race back in 2016, my sons and I faced mental and physical challenges and adversity. Facing 13.1 miles, thirty obstacles, and trips up and down the mountain carrying a sandbag, log, or bucket of rocks brought the internal dialogue of doubts and physical fatigue. Mile thirteen proved to be particularly tough, partly because we thought we would be nearing the finish line, but we suddenly faced the reality that there was a long way to go. My body was failing, and my mental game wasn’t fairing much better.
One of the greatest things about sport is that it mirrors life and can develop the internal character we need to be successful. We’re faced with opportunities to overcome challenges and obstacles or to shrink back.
As my sons and I faced the physical suffering of the competition and the uncertainty of how much farther we had to go, we had an opportunity to build grit and resilience. The alternative was quitting the race, and that simply wasn’t an option. We knew it all started with our thoughts because our thoughts control how we feel and what we do. In the end, we all pushed through and finished.
Here’s what we learned: control your thoughts because your thoughts control you. The mental side of life will determine your results. There’s no way around it. That’s why the Bible focuses so much on our thinking. Real change is only possible if you get hold of your thoughts.
Father, help me control my thoughts by focusing on what’s true, positive, right, and encouraging. Amen.
JANUARY 19
THE LEADER’S PRAYER
Pour out your hearts to him,
for God is our refuge.
PSALM 62:8
Hearing coaches and athletes pray right before a competition is always interesting. Many pregame prayers can sound like a rah-rah talk or a desperate plea for a big win. What is the proper and correct way to pray? Try this leader’s prayer:
Lord, I lead for You alone today. In every blessing and every burden I encounter, I celebrate Your goodness and greatness. The way I lead demonstrates my love for You. I stand for the cross and declare my loyalty to You.
When I lead, I feel Your pleasure. My heart longs for Your applause alone. All my abilities are from You. I am under Your authority as my ultimate leader. I will respect and honor all coworkers, employees, clients, and even competitors.
My leadership is my offering to my Savior. I am Your warrior in the heat of battle. I am humble in victory and gracious in defeat. My words bring healing and refreshment that inspire and motivate. I speak words of life.
Legacy isn’t a successful career. Instead, I want to see the power of Christ transform the lives of those I lead. Victory is becoming more like You every day. Bless those I lead in great ways and increase their faith and confidence.
In Jesus’ name. Amen.
How do we as men pour out our hearts before God so we are spiritually ready for life? We pray.
Father, I admit my prayers are focused on myself. Help me be the leader You want me to be, starting with how I pray. Amen.
JANUARY 20
SENSE OF URGENCY
Be careful how you live.
Don’t live like fools,
but like those who are wise.
EPHESIANS 5:15 NLT
When athletes make the Olympic team, some have the opportunity to relocate to Colorado to train at the US Olympic Training Center (OTC). As they enter the world-class weight room, they are greeted with a sign above the door: “Enter these doors with an unrelenting sense of urgency.” Training with a sense of urgency puts them in a position to compete at their best. If they put anything off until tomorrow, they simply will not win.
Athletes who get to train at the OTC understand their opportunity. Every aspect of their life is mapped out. The OTC controls the food they eat, the sleep they get, the training they do, and even the way they think. But it’s up to each athlete to bring the sense of urgency—their seize-the-day mentality.
Urgency narrows our focus to things that matter most. Distractions are a direct threat to performance in sport and life. Ordering your priorities is the starting point to living a meaningful life. Keeping the list narrow to the most important people and projects is essential. Urgency also improves time management. If you have all the time in the world, you are likely to waste it. But when now matters, you use your time wisely. Urgency helps you make better decisions, knowing small compromises will take you off course. Today, live with a sense of urgency. Make the most of every opportunity.
Father, help me use my time wisely and live with a sense of urgency so I can bless others and glorify Your name. Amen.
JANUARY 21
THIS IS A BIBLE
I rise before dawn and cry for help;
I have put my hope in your word.
PSALM 119:147
In 1961, legendary football coach Vince Lombardi, while holding a football in front of him, said to his Green Bay Packers, “This is a football.”4 Could it be any more basic than that?
In the same way, I think Jesus stands in front of us each day and holds up the Word of God, saying, “This is a Bible.” He starts with the basics. All it takes is following His direction. So start by taking in the Word of God. Read through the Bible—it will change you. Time after time in my life, I’ve realized that spiritual victory is directly related to time spent in His Word. Reading the Bible can be a daily battle when we have so much on our to-do lists. Plus, the Enemy doesn’t want us in the Word. He knows the Word transforms our lives and others’ lives too. He’ll do anything to prevent that from happening; he’ll throw everything at us to stop us from cracking open the Book of Truth. But don’t let him win.
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Grab a Bible.
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Open it.
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Read it.
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Experience it for yourself.
Get going and dive in. Just you and the Bible. Open it, read it, study it, meditate on it, and linger in it.
Father, give me the desire to read, study, meditate, and linger in Your Word. Amen.
4 David Maraniss, When Pride Still Mattered: A Life of Vince Lombardi (New York: Simon & Schuster, 1999), 274.
JANUARY 22
OXYGEN FOR THE SOUL
Encourage one another and build each other up,
just as in fact you are doing.
1 THESSALONIANS 5:11
Just as oxygen nourishes our bodies, encouragement breathes life into our souls. Life is full of challenges, responsibilities, and pressures. At times, we may feel overwhelmed, weary, or uncertain. The antidote is always encouragement. In 1 Thessalonians 5:11, Paul reminded us to “encourage one another and build each other up.” These simple words hold profound significance. Encouragement has the power to lift spirits, ignite hope, and renew strength.
Jesus is the ultimate example. He constantly encouraged His disciples and those He encountered. He saw the potential within each person and spoke words of affirmation and inspiration. He looked beyond their failures, weaknesses, and doubts. He focused on their God-given purposes and futures. We, too, can choose to be men who see the best in others and inspire them to reach their full potential.
Most people appreciate encouragement. Most of us are truly thirsty for a positive word, especially from someone we admire and trust. Criticism comes easily, but encouragement takes intentionality. Genuine encouragement requires us to partner with God so we can discern what’s going on and give the right words and insight. Encouragement fans the flames of hopes, dreams, and aspirations. An encouraging word from you may be just what someone needs so they don’t give up.
Father, help me be a man of encouragement, attentive to others’ needs, so I can offer the right word at the right time. Amen.
JANUARY 23
REAL DEAL
Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper,
but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy.
PROVERBS 28:13
Every day, a gorgeous leather Bible with gold-tipped pages sits on my desk as a powerful reminder. It looks nice on the outside, but when you crack open the book, the pages are blank. Yup—not a single word or letter. It appears to be a Bible on the outside, but it actually contains nothing of God’s message on the inside. Just blank pages.
A publisher sent me this fake Bible so my team could get an idea for a cover for a future ministry project. But it’s now a motivator for me to be the real deal—to be authentic and make sure my life isn’t fake like the fake Bible.
As men, we tend to value the external over the internal, the public over the private. We learn to cover up our “stuff ”—our hurts, fears, wounds, and gaps—and fake it. We get pulled into the trap of posing—looking good and impressing others. We become experts at covering up our true selves. We’ve learned how to conveniently tuck our hardships away.
You can’t fool the Almighty.
God has a way of slicing through our hearts. His touch grips our souls and exposes our faking. It can be risky to be real, but you can’t play it safe when it comes to following Christ. No more faking. God wants you to be a man who is the real deal.
Father, I want to be the real deal. Show me the gaps. No more faking it. I ask for Your touch today. Amen.
JANUARY 24
PAY ATTENTION TO GOD’S WARNINGS
Listen to advice and accept discipline,
and at the end you will be counted among the wise.
PROVERBS 19:20
God often gives us warnings and guidance to protect us from harm and lead us on the right path. Just as a loving father watches over his children, our heavenly Father desires to guide and instruct us. It is crucial for us, as men of God, to pay attention to these warnings and obey His voice.
God’s warnings can come to us in various forms. They may be through His Word, the wise counsel of fellow believers, or the promptings of the Holy Spirit. It’s our responsibility to remain attentive and discerning, ensuring we are receptive to His guidance. When we pay attention to God’s warnings, we demonstrate humility and a recognition of our need for His wisdom. We acknowledge we don’t have all the answers, and His ways are higher than our own.
Ignoring God’s warnings, on the other hand, can lead us down a path of destruction and regret. It is easy to become self-reliant, thinking we know what is best for our lives. However, when we neglect to listen to God’s voice, we miss out on His protection, guidance, and blessings.
God uses warnings, like rumble strips on the highway, to wake us up, keep us on track, and avoid disaster. He warns us because He loves us. His warnings are not meant to hold us back but to save us from harm and lead us into His perfect will. How is He warning you today?
Father, open up my heart and mind to Your warnings and guidance. Amen.
JANUARY 25
WHAT’S YOUR WAY?
Preach the word of God. Be prepared, whether the time is favorable or not. Patiently correct, rebuke, and encourage your people with good teaching.
2 TIMOTHY 4:2 NLT
My dad saw his business as a way to share his faith. Every time he met with people to help them with their investments, he would end each meeting by giving them a favorite devotional, gospel tract, or Bible. He was often invited to speak at churches for their men’s breakfasts, and he challenged the men to share their faith in the workplace. Every time he spoke, he set up a resource table in the back with the items he loved to give away when sharing his faith. His favorite resources were gospel tracts. He left one with every tip at a restaurant, and he handed them out at toll booths.
I remember attending one of those men’s breakfasts. When my dad ended his talk, he opened it for questions. A young man challenged my dad, saying that he felt tracts weren’t an effective way to share the gospel. My dad asked, “What’s your way?” He didn’t have a way. Then my dad said, “I like my way better than your no way!”
Paul encouraged Timothy to always be prepared to preach, whether the time was favorable or not. The Message
