God's Formula for Successful Men

God’s Formula for Successful Men’s

The Four “P”s is the God Formula for Successful Men's

I was looking through some of my old kingdom teachings, and I came across what I call the Four “P”s. This was used in some of the men's conferences that I have taught across the country. My intention is to encourage and strengthen men to reflect God's purpose in their lives. Since it would take a whole day to teach each one of these, I will attempt to simplify and give us this a little insight concerning some of the things a man needs and must have to be a successful man.

The Four “P”s are Purpose, Profession, Praise and Passion.

Purpose / Destiny

And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth. (Genesis 1:28)

The only way a man can know his true purpose is to have a relationship with the creator of all things. When God created you he also gave you a divine purpose. In order to know your purpose, you need to get it directly from the mouth of God. Yes there are other ways to find your purpose, but receiving directly from God dispels all doubts and fears.

God spoke to Adam and told him, be fruitful, multiply, replenish, and subdue. This is all kingdom terminology and only a king can fulfill God's purpose. This dominion was given to him by God.

The reason some men are so miserable in their lives they are trying to do things without knowing God's purpose, this only leads to frustration and anger. This may at times lead to the spirit of rebellion, because a man is trying to do things his way without the knowledge of God. By rejecting God’s establish methods, man goes about trying to create his own ways. Only to find failure, loss of purpose, and an unfulfilled life.

One of the first thing a man needs to do is to establish a relationship with his Heavenly Father so that he will know his purpose.

Profession / Occupation

And the LORD God took the man, and put him into the garden of Eden to dress it and to keep it. (Genesis 2:15)

Every man needs some type of profession or occupation. Part of a man's identity is his profession. God took Adam and put him in the garden to address and keep the garden. The word “dress” is the Hebrew word ‘abad,(Phonetic: aw-bad’) to work, to labour (labor), do work. The Hebrew word for “keep” shamar (Phonetic: shaw-mar’) to keep, guard, observe, have charge of. God knew the importance for man having work (profession) that is why he put Adam in the Garden of Eden in order that he may be able to fulfill his identity, and to guard the assignment that God had given him. Have you ever noticed when you ask a man what is his profession, he usually speaks with authority and pride. I am a doctor, lawyer, accountant, a machine operator, and on it goes. When you ask a man of his occupation when he does not have one, you will notice most of the time he will look down, and try to explain why he is not working at the present time. Even older men who are retired try to find some type of work to do. Why? Because in him is the inward desire to be useful to himself and society.

The quality of our work should show the uniqueness of the skills and gifts God have given us. Every product or service we provide should be is if we was doing it for the Lord Jesus Christ himself. If Jesus came to your business or place of employment, what quality of product or service would he received? Can your supervisor leaven an assignment in your hands, knowing that the job will be done well?

The way we do our jobs speak to your character, and integrity. It is very importance that you know your purpose, for when you fulfill your purpose you have an inter satisfaction that you are pleasing to God and you are building the Kingdom of God.

Praise / Recognition

And out of the ground the LORD God formed every beast of the field, and every fowl of the air; and brought them unto Adam to see what he would call them: and whatsoever Adam called every living creature, that was the name thereof. And Adam gave names to all cattle, and to the fowl of the air, and to every beast of the field; but for Adam there was not found an help meet for him.

(Genesis 2:19-20)

Adam has the privilege of naming all the animals and the creatures on the earth. What ever Adam named the creature is what God would (name) call it. God's recognition of Adam to do an assignment and praise him by "whatever you speak and the establish, all of the kingdom of heaven will recognize." Was a model for us today.

I think one of the problems with men today is they do not receive the recognition and praise that they need. Years ago as I was growing up as a child, fathers were recognized and respected. I remember programs like “Father Knows Best,” if something was awry they would go to daddy and receive instructions to what needed to be done. How we have changed, we no longer celebrate father's, men are told in our new society you're not needed. I was angered by a so-called comic show on television, it made the man look totally stupid, and incapable of doing anything in an intelligent way, then came the superhuman, she had all the answers and knew just what to do. Now I am not against women, nor am I berating them in any way. But I can see the destruction of men and their purpose by a so-called new and different society.

One of the techniques I use to strengthen men is to praise and recognize their abilities and the talents that God has given them. At first it seems a little strange to them, but as I continue something triggers and their entire demeanor changes.

Many years ago a woman came and asked if her husband could possibly be helped. He was a good provider, he loved her, and took care of the children, but he has always seemed to be low in spirit and unmotivated about life in general. Here is something I told her to do, and if she would do it one whole year consistently I guaranteed her it would change his life. I let her read the book of Ephesians chapter 5 verse 33, from the Amplified Bible.

“However, let each man of you [without exception] love his wife as [being in a sense] his very own self; and let the wife see that she respects and reverences her husband [ that she notices him, regards him, honors him, prefers him, venerates, and esteems him; and that she defers to him, praises him, and loves and admires him exceedingly].” (Eph. 5:33) (AMP)

Some years later returning to this church, this woman met me with great joy and enthusiasm. She asked if I remembered her? She told me what was done about two years before. She followed the instructions that was given her. She stated at first her husband was so surprised and shocked that he almost did not know how to react. He began to come up with so many ideas for his company that he was made a top executive, his ideas and strategies made him so financially powerful that he bought the company.

Passion / Relationship

And Adam said, This is now bone of my bones, and flesh of my flesh: she shall be called Woman, because she was taken out of Man. Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh. And they were both naked, the man and his wife, and were not ashamed. (Genesis 2:23-25)

Man needs to have a physical relationship, so God created this great institution that meets this need, it is called marriage. It is natural for man to be faithful in a relationship that is fulfilling his needs. Unfaithfulness is unnatural, because why would he seeks satisfaction anyplace else but his marriage if all his needs are fulfilled there.

This is one of the things that have been overlooked by some religious institutions. You cannot put a bunch of men in a situation where they are never allowed to marry. These types of institutions always have trouble with these men committing abuse against children and have those who will have tendencies toward homosexuality. You cannot disregard God's law and have any type of success. It's like if you disregard the law of gravity and you jump out of an airplane with no parachute, the end result is probably going to be disastrous.

Physical relationships turn on the emotional switches, motivational drives, and spiritual oneness with their mate and God. God's number one purpose for creating a physical relationship between husband and wife was for them both to enjoy sex. Procreation is a byproduct of the physical relationship, not the main purpose for it.

Men please know that a woman's emotional needs are very important and need to be taken care of. If she feels safe, secure, protected, and loved she will find it easier to meet your needs. The creator created women differently from men and that is not just a physical difference. My focus is dealing with men in this article, but this is something that every married man should know.

If a man were to use these four basic formulas (principles), he would find himself being successful in life, both on a spiritual and physical level. Use these as a starting point and I know the Heavenly Father will increase you with more of his knowledge, for his desire is for you to be successful in every area of your life. For it is the Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.