Godly Man

The strength of a man isn't seen in the width of his shoulders,
It is seen in the width of his arms that encircle and protect you.

The strength of a man isn't in the deep tone of his voice,
it is in the gentle words he whispers.

The strength of a man isn't in the words he speaks,
it's in how he keeps his word.

The strength of a man isn't how many buddies he has,
it's how good a buddy he is with his or "your" children.

The strength of a man isn't in how respected he is at work,
it's in how he is respected at home.

The strength of a man isn't in how hard he hits,
it's in how tender he touches.

The strength of a man isn't in the hair on his chest,
It's in the heart... that lies within his chest.

The strength of a man isn't in how many women he's loved,
it's in whether he can be true to the ONE woman he's trying to love.

The strength of a man isn't in the weight he can lift,
it's in the burdens he can carry.

The strength of a man isn't in how much food he eats from your table,
it's in the effort he puts forth when you are unable.

The strength of a man isn't in how he makes love,
it's in the undestanding that there is more to making love
. . . than making love.

A godly man puts God first,
Family second,
and his work third.