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I have been wanting to see this movie since I saw the first trailer, and had the opportunity to see it last night. Wow – what a powerful movie! I will try not to cite too many specific examples, and not spoil it for anyone. But I wanted to share how this movie spoke to me.

As you may already know from seeing the trailer or ads, “Courageous” is the story of four police officers (and an unlikely 5th friend of theirs) that set out to become better fathers, better men of God, and better men. As a new father myself, I am very conscious of the example I’m setting for our young daughter as she grows up, and more cognoscente than ever before of how I love my wife.

When I did a Google search this morning looking for a copy of The Resolution to include here, I found some other, negative reviews of the movie. I can see the progression in acting, production value, story and so many other facets from this production company’s earlier films. I feel that “Courageous” is a great movie that should speak to every man’s heart. If all of us came just a little bit closer to The Resolution… we would be living in a much different world.

Here’s the Resolution:

I do solemnly resolve before God to take full responsibility for myself, my wife, and my children.

I WILL love them, protect them, serve them, and teach them the Word of God as the spiritual leader of my home.

I WILL be faithful to my wife, to love and honor her, and be willing to lay down my life for her as Jesus Christ did for me.

I WILL bless my children and teach them to love God with all of their hearts, all of their minds, and all of their strength.

I WILL train them to honor authority and live responsibly.

I WILL confront evil, pursue justice, and love mercy.

I WILL pray for others and treat them with kindness, respect, and compassion.

I WILL work diligently to provide for the needs of my family.

I WILL forgive those who have wronged me and reconcile with those I have wronged.

I WILL learn from my mistakes, repent of my sins, and walk with integrity as a man answerable to God.

I WILL seek to honor God, be faithful to His church, obey His Word, and do His will.

I WILL courageously work with the strength God provides to fulfill this resolution for the rest of my life and for His glory.

As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. ~ Joshua 24:15

I am very blessed to have a group of men in my life that I can always be open and honest with, I am making The Resolution for myself and my family, and I know that my brothers will help me stick to it. We need more men of courage to change our world. Will you be one of them with me?