Just Handle It

Every man has made a decision he wishes he could take back. Said yes too fast. Spent money he shouldn't have. Gave his word and then thought, "I shouldn't have done that." The real question isn't whether you'll ever get yourself into something. It's what you do once you realize you have.Pastor Steve Alessi opens this week's study of Proverbs 6, where Solomon describes a man trapped by his own words. And notice what Solomon doesn't say. He doesn't say, "You messed up, and there's nothing you can do about it." He says get up and handle it. Go humble yourself. Allow no sleep to your eyes. Free yourself like a gazelle from the hunter. There are men carrying problems right now that could have been dealt with months or even years ago, but pride and procrastination keep whispering, "I'll deal with it later."One of the hardest things a man can do is admit "I was wrong." Pride wants to defend the decision, blame someone else, or pretend everything's fine. Wisdom says, "I made the decision, so I'll take responsibility for fixing it." A strong man isn't a man who never overcommits or makes a questionable choice. A strong man is the one who steps up and takes responsibility when he does. And he doesn't put it off. He does it today.Verse of the Day: Proverbs 6:1–5 Your Daily Man-Up ChallengeLook in the mirror and ask one question: What have I been putting off that I already know needs to be handled? Whatever comes to mind, take one action today toward making it right. Make the call. Have the tough conversation. Admit the mistake. Correct the commitment. Don't sleep on what you already know needs to be done. Man up and handle it.Tap HERE to send us a text!NEW TO THE MEN’S MORNING DEVOTIONAL? Welcome!The Men's Morning Devotional is a podcast to help you man up in every way - in your faith, your family and your work - by spending a few minutes getting into the Word before you face the world. Every weekday, you'll get a challenge and encouragement from Scripture that speaks to the pressures you carry as a husband, a father, and a leader. You’ll get truth you can take straight into your day. And you’ll know you’re not standing alone, because men everywhere are waking up to fight the same battle.Your hosts are Steve Alessi, pastor of Metro Life Church of Miami, FL, along with his sons and other leaders of our Goodfellas men's ministry.Join us every weekday to man up! MORE PODCASTS YOU'LL ENJOYFind more podcasts about faith and family from Metro Life Studios, including:My Morning DevotionalThe Family Business with The AlessisThe Mary and Martha Show You can listen to all of these shows on our Metro Life Studios app here! Get The Metro Life Studios app