30 Day Battle-Ready Challenge - Leadership for Christian Menಮಾದರಿ

Day 26: Break the Cycle

Reflection: “It’s just who I am.”

Ever caught yourself saying that? I did—back in my late twenties—when it came to my eating habits and weight. Through a series of bad choices, I found myself 100 pounds overweight, battling medical issues that were all self-inflicted.

Then I learned I was going to be a father. That changed everything. If I was going to show up for my family the way they deserved, I had to break the cycle and put in the work.

That was over 15 years ago. The weight is still off. The health issues are gone. And fatherhood? It’s been an incredible journey—because I made the decision to change.

Here’s the thing: too many men believe their current situation—or their past—disqualifies them from doing great things for God. That’s a lie straight from the pit of hell. And it’s that fixed mindset that keeps so many men stuck.

Battle-ready men know this: your past does not define your future—Jesus does. Stand firm as His ambassador. Lean into His calling. Every single day, you have opportunities to advance His Kingdom—if you refuse to let the chains of the past hold you down.

Mission: Letting go of past mistakes is often the hardest part of breaking the cycle. Honesty is where course correction begins.

Field Order: Identify the biggest lie you’ve been telling yourself—and speak God’s truth over it today.