5 Men Monologue

You’ve probably heard me tell the story about the guy who died and went to stand before the Lord. So, the Lord says, “Look, man, we’re going to give you a choice today. Either you can stay here in Heaven or you can go to Hell.” The man replies, “Well, I’ve never been to Hell. Maybe I could go take a look at it and see what’s going on.” So, he gets on the elevator and descends into Hell. When he gets down there and steps off, he sees a beautiful country club! There’s a beautiful green golf course. He sees some of his old friends out there playing a round of golf together. They’re drinking mint juleps. And he said, “Man, this is everything awesome down here! Wow! Maybe I think I want to come back to Hell!” So, he gets back on the elevator and goes back up to
A group, which calls themselves E5 men, or Ephesians 5 men, which has formed and spread to 83 different countries. On the first Wednesday of every month, they fast and pray for their wives. Is that good stuff? The single men fast for their mothers, sisters, or aunts. If they’re engaged, they pray for their fiancées. I thought that was an absolutely excellent idea, and so I’m bringing it to us, men. So, by the grace of God, beginning on the first Wednesday in December, we’ll fast and pray. That’s a 24-hour fast. All that you take during the fast is bread and water. During that time, you fast, and you pray for your wife. Not for you, for your wife. That’s powerful stuff. This happens the first Wednesday of the month in 83 different countries. We absolutely want to join forces with that and I guarantee you, men, that whatever your thoughts have been about your wife, it shall change if you’re fasting and praying for her. Because you cannot think hard of somebody you are praying for. If you’re constantly on your face for someone, there is no way you can have some sort of ill-will toward them. And, of course, this changes you internally as