Question for the men

[shania]

I would post this on the men's forum if I had access, so I thought I'd do it here instead. I've already asked the women. (but women can post here too if they want).


What is your biggest accomplishment or what have you done in life that makes you really proud of who you are today?

What's the most diffficult challenge you ever went through in life and how did it change you?

Would you do anything different regarding the above?


Just wondering what drives people here and what they value, other than Christianity (since we can already take that as a given). Sorry if the question is off topic.

 

[WolfGate]

What is your biggest accomplishment or what have you done in life that makes you really proud of who you are today?

Leading an organization that ran a PGATour event, raising millions for charity? - Nope
Winning indoor and outdoor volleyball tournaments, collecting trophies, money and accolades? - Nope
Climbing rapidly into management in my current career field? - Nope
Letting those things go so I could be with my wife children for the things that were important to them? - Yep, that's it.

What's the most difficult challenge you ever went through in life and how did it change you?

Marine Corps bootcamp at 17. Taught me mental strength and maturity. The stress of the things I did after (raising kids, sports, running golf tournament, work) have been easier because of that.

Would you do anything different regarding the above?

Only in regards to the PGA Tour event. During that time of my life, I let that event and some of the people around it take precedent over my wife. Fortunately, she communicated well about how it made her feel, and eventually she got through my stubborn head before it was too late. Really, it was pride (my biggest weakness) taking over.

 

[bkg]

What is your biggest accomplishment or what have you done in life that makes you really proud of who you are today?

Proud? Of nothing. I have been blessed with a great job, a nice home, wonderful friends, a fabulous Church. I have been allowed to spend money on my hobby that I love and be creative at doing it. I'm proud of none of it.

What's the most diffficult challenge you ever went through in life and how did it change you?

Losing my wife to divorce: Taking responsibility for not being a spiritual leader, accepting that only God can restore this marriage if it is in His will, and attempting to let go. How did it change me? I am grateful for every day I get out of bed, for it is a gift. I pray that God is changing me inside to be a humble, forgiving, excited Man of God. This event has shown me what is truly important in life, and I echo WolfGate in stating it's not worldly accomplishments that matter, it's giving love to those who love us...

Would you do anything different regarding the above?

If I had the chance, I would do the entire last 10 years of my life completley different - this I admit. I walked away from God about 8 years ago - worst decision I ever made. It has cost me a lot, but Praise God He is faithful and loves His Children enough to discipline when necessary.

But frankly, the past simply doesn't matter. Unless our eyes are focused securely on the Lord, we will never find the joy that He has promised... Pride has no place in life - it kills. Love - Pure Love - is all that matters - it brings life.

bkg

 

[Svt4Him]

Finishing my CMA exam, and six months shy of my designation. (www.cmabc.com)

 

[desi]

I was a Marine.

 

[hisbloodformysins]

I really don't know how to answer the first question, I've done lots of things, like quit smoking (by the grace of God) and basically have made God the center of my life, those are really the only things I'm proud of.

But as for the most difficult challenge for me.....
Nursing school

Would I change anything about it...
Yes, I wouldn't have gone through nursing school, still plan to change my career to what I really desire to do.

HB

 

[Mr.Cheese]

Hmm...I'm proud of nothing and I don't think I've anything to be proud of. I mostly live in the regret of having wasted so many good years.

Challenge...my parent's divorce...my friend's suicide...a school shooting. I can't pick among them. I'm in therapy for the shooting, so maybe that has been the most significant event?

Heh. I wish I could just trash it all and start over from scratch. No sense in dreaming about it though. All I can do is do the best I can from here on out.

 

[armyman]

What is your biggest accomplishment or what have you done in life that makes you really proud of who you are today?

What's the most diffficult challenge you ever went through in life and how did it change you?

Would you do anything different regarding the above?

1) Nothing worth bragging about....
2) ---------------------------------------
3) ask God to take my life when he had the chance.

 

[NitrousInfected]

I am proud of love my God, that no matter how far I went away from him he still loved me enough to send his son to die for me. I have a son and let me tell you that is a love that I could not even concieve. My biggest accomplishment was finally accepting the blood of Jesus for my sins.

My toughest time was a 5 year battle with Meth. My ex-wife and I went through about $1500 worth of meth a week before we seperated and she began seeing our dealer and I was effectively cut off the dope. Then I began to see what I was doing to myself and my family.

I am undecided whether I would change anything or not. I would have prefered to not put my son through the drug abuse for the first 3 yrs of his life, but had I not been there and went through that, I wouldnt be the person I am now. And my hope is that once I am stable in my relationship with God, that God may use me to bring other drug addicts to church to hear the word of God and possibly get saved.