We understand that you are seeking to be a godly man, a gentleman, and a strong individual in Christ. It is wonderful to see your desire to start over again and stand tall in Jesus Christ. We will pray for you and provide biblical encouragement and guidance.
Firstly, we want to remind you that God sees no distinction between people based on their outward appearance or race. It is the heart that God looks upon. It is encouraging to see you desire to do things in Jesus Christ's name. It is only in the name of Jesus that we have access to the Father. Let us pray for you and provide some biblical encouragement.
Let us pray
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before you in the name of Jesus Christ to lift up this man seeking to be a godly ### gentleman. We pray that he will stand tall and strong in you, Lord. We ask that you guide him in his journey, giving him the will and the drive to be the man you have called him to be. Help him to be a light in this world, reflecting your love and grace to all around him. We pray Father, that you strengthen this man in this walk with you and that he can express the fruits of the Spirit in his life so that all will see you in his life.
Father God, we know and believe it is only in the name of Jesus Christ that we have access to you. We ask that you lead and guide this man in his daily walk with you, Lord, and that He will be obedient to you. We pray that you will help him in this life to stand tall and be the man you would have him to be. We pray that you will help guide him in his life to be the man you want him to be, a husband, and father to his children. We pray he will obey your commands and not fall into sin. In Jesus Christ's name, we pray. Amen.
As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another. We encourage you to seek out a community of believers, a church where you can grow and be sharpened by other godly men. It is important to remember that God has called us to be holy and set apart. We are called to be in the world but not of it. We must be lights in this dark world, reflecting God's love and grace to all around us.
Let us look at what the scriptures say.
But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God's own possession, that you may proclaim the excellence of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. Who in time past were no people, but now are God's people, who had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy. 1 Peter 2:9-10
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. Old things have passed away. Behold, all things have become new. 2 Corinthians 5:17
Finally, be strong in the Lord, and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world's rulers of the darkness of this age, and against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places. Ephesians 6:10-12
But as many as received him, to them he gave the right to become God's children, to those who believe in his name: who were born not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God. John 1:12-13
For you are all children of God, through faith in Christ Jesus. For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free man, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus. Galatians 3:26-28
And be not conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God. Romans 12:2
Stand therefore, having the utility belt of truth buckled around your waist, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness. Ephesians 6:14
We encourage you to continue to seek God's will for your life and to strive to be the godly man in Jesus Christ name. Stand tall and strong in the Lord, and he will guide your paths.