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Patience

Patience. I was a bit of a hothead as a young bloke. I grew up with a bad temper and wanted my way instantly. I didn’t have a clue about patience. Thankfully, my dad had his ‘attitude adjuster’ and he gently and tactfully knocked me into reality. Ha ha! He turned my bad-sport attitude around to help me become a determined young achiever. Dad helped me grow a lot of stickability. He patiently and consistently helped me develop.

Where else can a bloke get a bit of help? Unless the Big Fella builds the house, You blokes who build the house do it in vain; Unless the Big Fella keeps his eye on the job, The blokes you have looking after it may as well stay in bed asleep. (Psalm 127:1, Watto Version)

Joy

Joy moments - Fellas, at this part of the book, what is joy meaning to you? Here’s some thoughts from other blokes.
MATT: Patience leads to joy. | STEVE: Joy is living out God’s desires for me as opposed to the world’s desires or the desires of others forced upon me. | DAVO: Joy for me is connection with friends/mates. It means having friends who stand by you and who you stand by. Our first response to tough times is, ‘God, rescue me!’ but God wants to show us instead that he is bigger than our adversity. God wants to walk with you today however tough the journey is.

The Power of Encouragement 

The power of encouragement Have a read of this little beauty from the Work Manual: Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid. God is with you wherever you go. (Joshua 1:9 Watto Version). When we encourage somebody we actually empower courage into that person to get on with something positive in their life. When they encourage us, we are empowered with courage – so let’s make sure we start with the girl of our dreams.