The Strength of a Man

The Strength of a Man
  (author unknown)
 
 The strength of a man isn't seen in the width of
 his shoulders.  It's seen in the width of his arms that circle you.
 
  The strength of a man isn't in the deep tone of his voice.
  It is in the gentle words he whispers.
 
  The strength of a man isn't how many buddies he has.
  It's how good a buddy he is with his or "your" children.
 
  The strength of a man isn't in how respected he is at work.
  It's in how he is respected at home.
 
  The strength of a man isn't in how hard he hits.
  It's in how tender he touches.
 
  The strength of a man isn't in the hair on his chest.
  It's in his heart...that lies within his chest.
 
  The strength of a man isn't the weight he can lift.
  It's in the burdens he can carry.
 
  The strength of a man isn't in how much food he eats from your table.
  It's in the effort he puts forth when you are unable.
 
  The strength of a man isn't in how he makes love.
  It's in the understanding that there is more to making love...than making love.
 
  The strength of a man isn't in how he thinks he's a god.
  It's in the confidence he has believing in God.