Men this is what we need to do. Find a community of believers to spend time with. Learn from each other. Hold each other accountable.

“But these are written so that you may believe that 𝗝𝗲𝘀𝘂𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁, the 𝗦𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗚𝗼𝗱, and that by believing you may have life in His name.” — John 20:31 Brotherhood, every strong man and every lasting legacy begins with Foundation. Without it, everything else crumbles. In John 20:31, we’re reminded that Scripture was written so we may believe. 𝗦𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 our faith wouldn’t be based on shifting feelings, but on unshakable truth. In the 𝗙.𝗢.𝗥.𝗚.𝗘.𝗗. 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸, Foundation is where everything starts. Your habits, your leadership, your goals, your discipline... All of it stands on what you believe to be true about God, about yourself, and about your purpose. If your foundation is firm, the storms can come, the fire can burn, and you will stand. But if it’s weak, success will always feel temporary, and peace will always feel out of reach. 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸, 𝗜 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂: • Go back to the Word and strengthen the base of your faith. • Ask yourself: What am I truly building my life on? • Recommit to living like you believe the promises written for you. Your Foundation determines your future. Let’s build it together, brick by brick, brother by brother. 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 | 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲 | 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲 𝗮 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗰𝘆

Brothers, too often we define ourselves by titles, roles, and responsibilities... husband, father, business owner, leader. These are noble and important, but they are not the core of who we are. For at least 2 decades I found my identity in my career. I'll say I thought I was doing the right thing... You know, providing for my family but what they really needed was more of me. Today’s journal prompt is designed to cut past all the noise and help you uncover your God-given identity: “If every title, role, and responsibility was stripped from me—no job, no bank account, no possessions, no status—who would remain? What values, beliefs, and truths about myself would still stand when everything else is gone?” Sit with this. Write it out honestly, even if the answers scare you or surprise you. For deeper reflection, you can also explore: - What are the moments in my life where I felt most fully alive and authentic? - Which lies about my worth or manhood have I accepted, and what truth counters them? - If I lived only from my God-given identity, how would my actions, words, and leadership look different? This isn’t about writing the “right” answer. It’s about chiseling away the stone until the man God forged you to be is revealed. 👉 Drop a comment below once you’ve done the exercise and share one insight or breakthrough. Your words may unlock something for another brother in the forge.

This is something I have failed at for most of my life. I felt that if I just work harder, I can get to rest eventually. I can get to spending more time with my family eventually. Well, I can say that the world will take every minute we give it, we need to be intentional about the Sabbath. We need to be intentional about our time with God. This weekend I spent a lot of time with my wife and daughter and spending time in community with God. So grateful for this chapter of my life, even with all the challenges it has. Would love to know if you have ever practiced Sabbath? Vote below, then drop in the comments how you practice, or why you don't. No judgement, just curious.

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight.” — Proverbs 3:5-6 Brotherhood, just like every machine runs on an operating system, your life does too. Your choices, your habits, your priorities... they’re all guided by the framework you’re running in the background. The question is: Who wrote your code? If your operating system is built on self-reliance, fear, or culture’s shifting standards, you’ll constantly battle errors, breakdowns, and burnout. But when your life runs on God’s design... His Word, His principles, His promises... everything aligns. Decisions get clearer. Priorities sharpen. Peace becomes possible. In the F.O.R.G.E.D. Framework, Operating System is about installing the right “software” for your soul: - Scripture as your source code - Prayer as your power supply - Discipline as your firewall - Brotherhood as your network This week, I challenge you to audit your system: - What “programs” are running your life that need to be uninstalled? - Where have you leaned on your own understanding instead of God’s wisdom? - What would change if you fully trusted His design for your path? A system aligned with Heaven never crashes. Let’s optimize together, brothers. Live on Mission | Lead on Purpose | Forge a Legacy