August 31, 2021
Have you ever watched God transform a
timid, inexperienced 17-year old into a capable, mature leader in the short
span of one to two years? I have at ALERT—many times. One of the tools God uses
as He brings about this transformation is hardship. Here at ALERT, we believe
that hardship matures a man. So rather than shying away from hardship, we
intentionally put ourselves and our men into challenging situations because of
the growth that we know will come as a result. Take the Endurance Hike for example.
It is an extremely demanding event physically, and the most mentally grueling
thing that many men have attempted. But many ALERT men look back on their hike
for years after they leave ALERT, and remember that God gave them the necessary
strength as they relied on Him. They remember that though the pain was awful,
it was worth it in the end. This is a glimpse of the spiritual and mental
maturity that God builds in us through hardship.
Stand strong,
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