Be Strong and Prove Yourself a Man

When King David lay upon his death bed, he had the noble task of passing his mantle on to his son Solomon. The following final parting words came into his mouth automatically as expressed in 1 Kings 2:2 “I go the way of all the earth: be thou strong therefore, and shew thyself a man….”. How often do we need this piece of advice............?

Do you feel lonely and neglected?

Rise up, Pull yourself together

Be strong and prove yourself a man

Your team lost the contest? Well

Next season calls

Be strong and prove yourself a man

Have you just failed in your examinations?

Worry not. Tomorrow provides a chance

Be strong and prove yourself a man

You’ve lost your life’s savings? Well

At least you are alive and well

Be strong and prove yourself a man

Did you miss out on that promotion?

Next year brings a chance

Be strong and prove yourself a man

Your job just came to a sudden end? Well

Maybe it wasn’t meant for you

Be strong and prove yourself a man

So your girlfriend married another?

Remember, the right one is coming

Be strong and prove yourself a man

You’ve been jilted by your wife? Well

Think, she wasn’t meant to be

Be strong and prove yourself a man

Oh, so she left you? worry not

The beautiful ones are not yet born

Be strong and prove yourself a man

You feel suicidal today? Well

Stop, think for a moment

Be strong and prove yourself a man

Horses provide horsepower

While men give manpower

Be strong and prove yourself a man

Men ought to be strong

The world relies upon their strength

Be strong and prove yourself a man

No wonder

Your mum and wife keep urging you to

Be strong and prove yourself a man