God Designed Men To Be Masculine: Wild at Heart

If you are thinking like that, I highly recommend a book called <Wild at Heart>.

Summary by Chat GPT

Here’s what Chat GPT generated;

“Wild at Heart” by John Eldredge explores the concept of masculinity through a Christian perspective.

Eldredge delves into the heart of men, addressing their innate desires for adventure, purpose, and a sense of belonging. He emphasizes the idea that men are created with a natural inclination towards risk-taking and the pursuit of a grander story for their lives. Eldredge encourages men to embrace their God-given masculinity, challenging them to break free from societal expectations and discover their true identities.

Through biblical references and personal anecdotes, he offers guidance on how men can live authentically, tapping into their strengths, passions, and relationships to live a life that aligns with their deepest longings. The book ultimately inspires men to seek a deeper connection with God, embracing their masculinity as part of their spiritual journey.

From my point of view, the prompt I made worked:)

My Highlight regarding work

Men seek adventure. They are to be dangerous.

(I would like to encourage you to know more details on men’s core nature by reading the book by yourself.)

Though this is a good thing (because it is God’s design!), some issues happen:

Most men deny their wound

p.106, Wild at Heart

This is what  I want to pick up here.

You are strong enough, but…

First of all, I want to let you know that ‘you are already strong enough’ as long as you’re with God.

Actually, most men are much more risk-taking than me, aren’t they? lol

However, being strong does not mean you don’t hurt.

In fact, there is no man who never loses a battle. Anybody has experience of failure.

You are strong, but it’s okay to be hurt.

What should men do then?

Since you have wounds, I want to encourage men to accept your wounded self.

Surely it is not easy at all. Nobody wants to see your wounds &/or brokenness.

So how?

How can men overcome their wounds?

The book says:

Healing never happens outside of intimacy with Christ. The healing of our wound flows out of our union with him.

p.128, Wild at Heart

and

Christ comes to restore and release you, your soul, the true you

p.129, Wild at Heart

The answer is Christ.

How can I apply at the workplace?

Do not be afraid of being wounded.

Do not protect yourself too much so that you will not be hurted.

But instead, offer your strength to protect your clients, team, and the world.

I have seen some guys who work or say something out of their fear.

I totally understand although I am a woman.

However, I assume this is not what God wants you to do.

He made and designed you to be masculine so you can love others.

And our ultimate hope is that almighty God is with us all the time so we do not need to be afraid anymore:

How much we will be wounded.

Let’s live out our faith at the workplace 🙂

At last

Given the current trend of diversity, I guess this book’s statement might be too conservative.

On the other hand, I believe that men’s heart for adventure is true for many cases.

It would be great for me if I could give another aspect/viewpoint so your life or this world would be more diverse & colorful.