This one might be better without much of an introduction..ohwell :) but I wrote it back in Abilene at the park by the zoo while listening to the lion roar..which was way cool, especially thinking about strength and the image of the Lion of Judah. I guess I wrote this because something had set me off about the misuse of boys' natural and seemingly strong sense to fight and protect, which I think is a gift and a quality that proves we were made in God's image.
Don't you know the kind of hope you bring people when you stand up for something you believe in? Of course you want to fight - so fight. Who's telling you not to?
But choose to fight battles that bring about m o r e to this world than selfish pride. Fight for something bigger than the proof of your own strength.
Instead of protecting yourself from failure, take heart and have faith that you could allow us a glimpse of what it means to defend truth and love - not for the sake of your name but for God's kingdom.
Show me that kind of man. Release that kind of warrior.
Reveal the God that lives inside of you that knows no fear and reflect honor and glory onto the creator of the courageous conqueror you are.
