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| A Strong Man The strength of a man isn't seen in the width of his shoulders. It's 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 is 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 his 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 understanding that there is more to making love . . . than making love. A strong man puts God first; family second; and his work third. © July 15, 1999 Jacqueline Marie Griffiths | |
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