The Measure of a Good Man Galatians 5:22-23 - Personal blog of Trisha Rapley, Australian Author.

He is a good man, not because he says so, but because his life speaks when he does not. His integrity is not performative; it is practised in the unseen moments, in choices made when no one is watching, and no reward is guaranteed. He understands that character is revealed not in words, but in consistency.

He anchors himself in truth, even when truth offers no promise of comfort or outcome. He does not make declarations to impress or assurances he cannot keep. Instead, he stands firmly in what is real, believing that honesty is more valuable than hope built on fragile words. He knows that truth does not need embellishment—it carries its own weight.

There is no ego driving him. What he carries instead is healed masculinity—strength tempered by self-awareness, confidence balanced with humility. He neither dominates nor diminishes; he listens, reflects, and takes responsibility. He is not threatened by growth, nor ashamed of the work required to become whole.

This man continues to do the work on himself. Not for applause, but for alignment. He looks honestly at who he was yesterday and commits to being better today—more patient, more grounded, more present. He understands that healing is not a destination, but a discipline, and he approaches it with quiet dedication.

He knows he was chosen by God in seasons when he did not choose God. In moments of distance, doubt, or wandering, grace still reached for him. That knowing keeps him humble. It reminds him that his strength is not self-made, and his growth is not achieved alone. He walks now with gratitude, aware that he stands where mercy placed him.

He does not confuse potential with entitlement. He shows up as he is, owning both his strengths and his limitations. He would rather be trusted slowly than admired quickly. There is humility in that choice, and courage too—the kind that accepts uncertainty without needing to control the future.

His integrity is steady, not loud. It holds the line when emotions rise and circumstances shift. He does not promise forever to be impressive; he commits to being faithful in the present. In a world eager for guarantees, he offers something rarer: reliability rooted in truth.

To know a man like this is to feel safe—not because he promises safety, but because his actions align with his values. He understands that real strength is not in what he vows, but in who he consistently is—becoming, each day, a better man than he was before.

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.

Galatians 5:22-23

Lord,

Thank You for choosing him even when he did not choose You.

Bless him with continued wisdom, humility, and strength.

Keep him anchored in truth, guided by Your grace, and faithful in the work of becoming a better man each day.

May his integrity shine quietly, his heart remain aligned with Yours, and his life reflect the goodness and purpose You have placed within him.

Amen.

The Measure of a Good Man Galatians 5:22-23 - Personal blog of Trisha Rapley, Australian Author.

The Measure of a Good Man Galatians 5:22-23 - Personal blog of Trisha Rapley, Australian Author.