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You can keep your cool at work all day, so why does it fall apart the minute you walk through your own front door? Your words can build the people you love or tear them down, so guard them before you need to apologize for them. 

Chris Muiña opens the Proverbs 13 week with a hard look at the hardest thing for a man to control. It’s not his schedule, his money, or even his temper. It’s his mouth. Proverbs 13:3 puts it plainly: guard your lips and you protect your life, but speak rashly and you invite ruin. Chris explains why rash words are what come out before wisdom has caught up with emotion, and why “I’m sorry” doesn’t always undo the damage they leave behind in a marriage, with a child, or between friends.

To guard something means you recognize it’s valuable. Your words are worth guarding because of who is on the other side of them. Self-control over your tongue isn’t weakness. Anybody can yell, insult, or fire back. It takes strength to stop, listen, walk away, and come back calm, and say, “I was wrong.” A godly man still speaks the truth and still has hard conversations, but he doesn’t have to win every argument or get the last word. James 1:19 gives the order: quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger. Sometimes the strongest man in the room is the one who knows when to close his mouth and open his ears.

Verse of the Day: Proverbs 13:3

Your Daily Man-Up Challenge

Before you respond today, especially when you’re angry, frustrated, or offended, pause and ask three questions: Is it true? Is it necessary? Will it build up or tear down? Then go one full day without a negative or insulting word about anyone. That means no complaining about your wife, no criticizing coworkers, no gossip, no needless sarcasm. When you feel the heat rising, stop, breathe, and pray. If something slips out anyway, own it and apologize without blaming anyone else.

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The Men's Morning Devotional is a podcast to help you man up in every way - in your faith, your family and your work - by spending a few minutes getting into the Word before you face the world. 

Every weekday, you'll get a challenge and encouragement from Scripture that speaks to the pressures you carry as a husband, a father, and a leader. You’ll get truth you can take straight into your day. And you’ll know you’re not standing alone, because men everywhere are waking up to fight the same battle.

Your hosts are Steve Alessi, pastor of Metro Life Church of Miami, FL, along with his son, Chris Alessi, and his sons-in-law Christopher Muina, Christian Calatayud, and Dani Burgos. 

Join us every weekday to man up! 

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Have you ever struggled to be generous because you were worried about whether you'd have enough for yourself?

In today's episode, Gaby Alessi Calatayud takes us into Philippians 4:14–20 as we close out our study through the book of Philippians. Through Paul's gratitude for the generosity of the Philippian church, we're reminded that we can live generously because we serve a generous God. Our giving isn't meant to be a transaction where we expect something in return, but a reflection of God's character and our trust in His provision.

We'll be challenged to examine where we've placed our security and whether fear has caused us to hold too tightly to what we have. While God doesn't promise a life without difficulties or unlimited financial abundance, He invites us to trust Him as our provider. When we recognize that our greatest treasure is found in Christ, we can approach our finances, relationships, and opportunities to serve with greater freedom and generosity.

Let's join in prayer and devotion as a community, asking God to give us generous hearts, strengthen our trust in His provision, and remind us that our security isn't found in what we possess, but in the One who faithfully provides for us.

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Welcome! We're four sisters - Stephanie, Lauren, Gaby, and Richelle - and our family works together at Metro Life Church in Miami, FL. We're so blessed to produce this daily devotional podcast for you and continue the great work done by the show's founder, Alison Delamota.

We pray these daily devotions will help you to grow in your faith, and that you'll join us every weekday for a scripture reading, bible study and morning prayer!

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Who in your life needs your words right now? One genuine word from another man can lift what anxiety has been pressing down.

Chris closes out our week in Proverbs 12 with a verse every man understands from the inside. Solomon describes anxiety as a weight, and the Hebrew carries the idea of being pressed low or bent under something heavy. Most men know what it’s like to feel like a shrunken version of themselves while acting as if everything is fine. Chris names the “I’m fine” lie. The funniest guy in the group may be the one lying awake at 2 a.m., and the guy killing it at work may be avoiding going home. But Solomon says the cure doesn’t have to be a counseling session or a solution to every problem. It can be a good word.

Somewhere in your world right now, a man is weighed down and waiting for a word you haven’t said to him yet. Solomon is telling you that you have more power over another man’s inner life than you think, and most of us are badly underusing it. One intentional, well-placed, sincere word can begin to lift what’s been pressing a man down. This is where the whole week comes together: a rooted man, working his land, sowing healing words, and planning peace becomes a man who can lift others. Chris then practices what he preaches and speaks a good word over every man listening. Your hidden root work is seen by heaven. You are not behind, not too late, and not too far gone. You are a man God is building.

Verse of the Day: Proverbs 12:25 (ESV)

Your Daily Man-Up Challenge

Ask God to show you one man in your life who is quietly carrying more than he’s letting on. It could be your dad, your best friend, your son, or a coworker. Speak a true, intentional, life-giving word to him today. Then share this episode with another man who needs to hear it.

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NEW TO THE MEN’S MORNING DEVOTIONAL? 

Welcome!

The Men's Morning Devotional is a podcast to help you man up in every way - in your faith, your family and your work - by spending a few minutes getting into the Word before you face the world. 

Every weekday, you'll get a challenge and encouragement from Scripture that speaks to the pressures you carry as a husband, a father, and a leader. You’ll get truth you can take straight into your day. And you’ll know you’re not standing alone, because men everywhere are waking up to fight the same battle.

Your hosts are Steve Alessi, pastor of Metro Life Church of Miami, FL, along with his son, Chris Alessi, and his sons-in-law Christopher Muina, Christian Calatayud, and Dani Burgos. 

Join us every weekday to man up! 

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Find more podcasts about faith and family from Metro Life Studios, including:

My Morning Devotional

The Family Business with The Alessis

The Mary and Martha Show 

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Have you ever convinced yourself that you'll finally be happy when you reach the next milestone, accomplish a goal, or receive something you've been praying for?

In today's episode, Gaby Alessi Calatayud takes us into Philippians 4:10–13 and reminds us that true contentment isn't found in having everything we want, but in recognizing that Christ is enough. Even while imprisoned and facing circumstances he never expected, Paul learned how to be content in every season, whether he had plenty or was living with very little.

We'll be challenged to examine the things we've been depending on for our happiness and fulfillment. Whether it's a new job, financial stability, a relationship, or an answered prayer, it's easy to believe that contentment is waiting for us somewhere in the future. But when our joy depends on having more, we'll always find ourselves wanting more. Through Christ, we can learn to appreciate the life God has given us today while continuing to trust Him with what comes next.

Let's join in prayer and devotion as a community, asking God to teach us the secret of contentment, help us find joy in every season, and remind us that our identity, security, and peace are found in Him alone.

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NEW TO MY MORNING DEVOTIONAL?

Welcome! We're four sisters - Stephanie, Lauren, Gaby, and Richelle - and our family works together at Metro Life Church in Miami, FL. We're so blessed to produce this daily devotional podcast for you and continue the great work done by the show's founder, Alison Delamota.

We pray these daily devotions will help you to grow in your faith, and that you'll join us every weekday for a scripture reading, bible study and morning prayer!

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Are you a man of peace or conflict?

Today’s verse looks at the theme of integrity from a new angle: the difference between a man whose heart is whole and a man whose heart is divided. Our culture loves conflict and admires the man who confronts. Sometimes confronting what’s wrong is the most righteous thing a man can do. But Chris argues that we enjoy it a little too much, and that Scripture keeps calling men to bring peace. In Proverbs 12:20, Solomon sets the deceitful heart that devises evil against the man who plans peace, and he promises that man something better than applause.

The man who promotes peace isn’t soft. He’s the strongest man in the room. Planning peace isn’t avoiding conflict or keeping your head down. It’s active. This man walks into a room asking how he can build a bridge, fix what’s broken, and bring people together. Sometimes that means a hard conversation. Either way, the goal is never “look what I did,” but “look at the peace we brought here.” Solomon says this man has joy, the deep satisfaction of living in line with who he really is. But you can’t plan peace if you don’t have it yourself. A man who performs in every room, whose inside doesn’t match his outside, has nothing to give. The man of peace doesn’t need to manipulate or strong-arm anyone. He is simply himself, and that is the fruit of a deeply rooted man.

Verse of the Day: Proverbs 12:20 (ESV)

Your Daily Man-Up Challenge

Ask yourself one hard question today: where in my life do I need to plan for peace? Identify one room, relationship, or situation that needs it. Before you walk in, decide how you’ll use your words to bring healing instead of adding to the tension.

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NEW TO THE MEN’S MORNING DEVOTIONAL? 

Welcome!

The Men's Morning Devotional is a podcast to help you man up in every way - in your faith, your family and your work - by spending a few minutes getting into the Word before you face the world. 

Every weekday, you'll get a challenge and encouragement from Scripture that speaks to the pressures you carry as a husband, a father, and a leader. You’ll get truth you can take straight into your day. And you’ll know you’re not standing alone, because men everywhere are waking up to fight the same battle.

Your hosts are Steve Alessi, pastor of Metro Life Church of Miami, FL, along with his son, Chris Alessi, and his sons-in-law Christopher Muina, Christian Calatayud, and Dani Burgos. 

Join us every weekday to man up! 

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Find more podcasts about faith and family from Metro Life Studios, including:

My Morning Devotional

The Family Business with The Alessis

The Mary and Martha Show 

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What kind of words have you been sowing into your loved ones? The words a man speaks today become the harvest the people closest to him carry tomorrow.

Today’s two verses paint a convicting picture of a man’s mouth. Proverbs 12:14 uses a farmer’s image: words are seeds, and fruit takes time. Chris remembers being asked to teach a gardening class and realizing that on day one, all you can really teach is how to sow. Our words work the same way. They go into the ground of our marriages, our kids, our friendships, and our teams, and they grow. The harvest comes later, but it always comes. Proverbs 12:18 shows the two harvests a man can produce.

Every man’s mouth is sowing something. The only question is what you’re reaping from it. Solomon says rash words are like sword thrusts. They move faster than wisdom, hit harder than you meant, and leave wounds that are slow to close. Every man has said something in anger that he can’t take back. But the same mouth that wounds like a sword can heal like medicine. A wise man’s words do more than avoid damage. They restore. They encourage the discouraged, bring truth to the confused, and give courage to the fearful. Your parents, your wife, your kids, and your team are already carrying a harvest of your words. Manning up means looking honestly at that crop and taking responsibility for it.

Verses of the Day: Proverbs 12:14,18 (ESV)

Your Daily Man-Up Challenge

Think of the three most important relationships in your life. Ask yourself honestly what the fruit of your mouth has produced in each of them. Then choose one seed to sow in each of those relationships. It doesn’t need to be a grand gesture, just a true, intentional, life-giving word. Give it to them before the day is over.

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NEW TO THE MEN’S MORNING DEVOTIONAL? 

Welcome!

The Men's Morning Devotional is a podcast to help you man up in every way - in your faith, your family and your work - by spending a few minutes getting into the Word before you face the world. 

Every weekday, you'll get a challenge and encouragement from Scripture that speaks to the pressures you carry as a husband, a father, and a leader. You’ll get truth you can take straight into your day. And you’ll know you’re not standing alone, because men everywhere are waking up to fight the same battle.

Your hosts are Steve Alessi, pastor of Metro Life Church of Miami, FL, along with his son, Chris Alessi, and his sons-in-law Christopher Muina, Christian Calatayud, and Dani Burgos. 

Join us every weekday to man up! 

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My Morning Devotional

The Family Business with The Alessis

The Mary and Martha Show 

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Have you ever stopped to consider how much your thoughts influence the way you see yourself, others, and even God?

In today's episode, Gaby Alessi Calatayud takes us into Philippians 4:8–9 and reminds us that what we consistently think about has the power to shape our perspective, our words, and ultimately our actions. Paul gives us a powerful filter for our thoughts, encouraging us to focus on whatever is true, honorable, right, pure, lovely, and worthy of praise.

We'll be challenged to pay closer attention to the conversations happening inside our minds. Whether we're replaying past mistakes, making assumptions about others, or allowing negative thoughts to influence our relationships, we have an opportunity to pause and ask whether those thoughts align with God's truth. When we intentionally replace harmful thought patterns with Scripture, we begin to see ourselves, our circumstances, and the people around us through a different perspective.

Let's join in prayer and devotion as a community, asking God to give us discernment over our thoughts, help us recognize what is true, and fill our minds with things that honor Him. May the thoughts we choose to feed lead us toward greater peace, wisdom, and a deeper relationship with Jesus.

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NEW TO MY MORNING DEVOTIONAL?

Welcome! We're four sisters - Stephanie, Lauren, Gaby, and Richelle - and our family works together at Metro Life Church in Miami, FL. We're so blessed to produce this daily devotional podcast for you and continue the great work done by the show's founder, Alison Delamota.

We pray these daily devotions will help you to grow in your faith, and that you'll join us every weekday for a scripture reading, bible study and morning prayer!

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Have you been carrying worries, fears, or uncertainties that feel too overwhelming to handle on your own?

In today's episode, Gaby Alessi Calatayud takes us into Philippians 4:6–7 and reminds us that we don't have to carry the weight of our worries alone. Paul doesn't simply tell us to stop being anxious. He encourages us to bring everything to God through prayer, thanksgiving, and trust. No matter what we're facing, we can turn to a Father who cares about every detail of our lives.

We'll be challenged to recognize the things we've been holding onto and intentionally surrender them to God. Whether it's uncertainty about the future, financial stress, relationship struggles, or fears about what comes next, prayer invites us to place those burdens in His hands. While God doesn't promise that every circumstance will change the way we want, His Word reminds us that His peace can guard our hearts and minds even in the middle of uncertainty.

Let's join in prayer and devotion as a community, asking God to help us release what we cannot control, replace our worry with trust, and fill our hearts and minds with the peace that surpasses all understanding.

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SUPPORT THE SHOW - AND GET BONUS EPISODES! 

If you enjoy our 5 minute daily doses of heaven, you'll LOVE our MMD Buy Me a Coffee community! 

When you support us by buying us a coffee, you help us share God's word daily - PLUS you can get access to bonus content and episodes for just $5 a month!

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Support the show

NEW TO MY MORNING DEVOTIONAL?

Welcome! We're four sisters - Stephanie, Lauren, Gaby, and Richelle - and our family works together at Metro Life Church in Miami, FL. We're so blessed to produce this daily devotional podcast for you and continue the great work done by the show's founder, Alison Delamota.

We pray these daily devotions will help you to grow in your faith, and that you'll join us every weekday for a scripture reading, bible study and morning prayer!

JOIN THE MMD COMMUNITY

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• The Family Business with The Alessis
• Men's Morning Devotional
• The Mary and Martha Show 

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Are you working your land, or just staying busy? A man earns his reward by faithfully working what God gave him, not by chasing what looks good from a distance.

Yesterday’s episode was about the hidden foundation that holds a man steady. Today is about the daily work that foundation is meant to support. Solomon puts it bluntly: work your land and you eat; chase worthless things and you go hungry. Chris points out that “your land” means something specific. It’s the work God assigned to you: your family, your calling, your responsibilities, your relationships. Plenty of men hustle in twenty directions and neglect the one field that belongs to them.

A man who chases fantasies is just a dreamer with good excuses. In the original language, the worthless pursuits Solomon describes are vapors and illusions, things that look substantial but weigh nothing. Solomon’s verdict is that this man lacks sense. He doesn’t lack ambition or vision. He lacks the practical wisdom to tell what’s real from what isn’t. Every man faces some version of this temptation: a get-rich-quick scheme instead of slow, steady building, a new idea before the last one is finished, a fantasy of a different life instead of investing in the one he has, or endless scrolling instead of creating. The rooted man doesn’t ignore what’s stressing him. He faces it and goes back to work on his land.

Verse of the Day: Proverbs 12:11 (ESV)

Your Daily Man-Up Challenge

Name your land. Write down honestly the specific responsibilities God has given you that deserve your best. Then name the worthless pursuit that has been pulling your focus away from them. Make one concrete decision today to put that energy back where it belongs.

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NEW TO THE MEN’S MORNING DEVOTIONAL? 

Welcome!

The Men's Morning Devotional is a podcast to help you man up in every way - in your faith, your family and your work - by spending a few minutes getting into the Word before you face the world. 

Every weekday, you'll get a challenge and encouragement from Scripture that speaks to the pressures you carry as a husband, a father, and a leader. You’ll get truth you can take straight into your day. And you’ll know you’re not standing alone, because men everywhere are waking up to fight the same battle.

Your hosts are Steve Alessi, pastor of Metro Life Church of Miami, FL, along with his son, Chris Alessi, and his sons-in-law Christopher Muina, Christian Calatayud, and Dani Burgos. 

Join us every weekday to man up! 

MORE PODCASTS YOU'LL ENJOY

Find more podcasts about faith and family from Metro Life Studios, including:

My Morning Devotional

The Family Business with The Alessis

The Mary and Martha Show 

You can listen to all of these shows on our Metro Life Studios app here! 

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Any man can look solid for a while. But what happens when the storm comes?

Chris Alessi opens the Proverbs 12 week by putting two men side by side. Both want the same thing: to be established, with a secure family, solid work, and a lasting legacy. One builds on righteousness. The other builds on anything else. Chris explains that Solomon, like Jesus in his parable of the two houses, gives only two foundations to choose from: God or not God. The difference between these men isn’t talent, luck, or effort. It’s what’s underneath, and the storm will reveal it.

A man can look stable for years and still have no root. Wickedness here doesn’t only mean the obvious bad choice. It means any foundation that isn’t God is unstable from the start. The righteous man is promised something different. His circumstances may shift, and life may hit him hard, but his root holds. Chris compares it to the turmeric and ginger on his farm: cut away all the green above ground and the root keeps growing. Roots grow in quiet seasons. They come from daily faithfulness nobody sees or celebrates, and from years of obedience before the storm arrives. If you’re not where you want to be in life but you’re staying faithful anyway, your root is growing.

Verse of the Day: Proverbs 12:3 ESV

Your Daily Man-Up Challenge

Take an honest look at your root system. Skip the visible life and examine the hidden one: your prayer life, your integrity, your faithfulness in small things. Then ask yourself one question: how can I be faithful and righteous today? That’s what will hold you when the storm comes.

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NEW TO THE MEN’S MORNING DEVOTIONAL? 

Welcome!

The Men's Morning Devotional is a podcast to help you man up in every way - in your faith, your family and your work - by spending a few minutes getting into the Word before you face the world. 

Every weekday, you'll get a challenge and encouragement from Scripture that speaks to the pressures you carry as a husband, a father, and a leader. You’ll get truth you can take straight into your day. And you’ll know you’re not standing alone, because men everywhere are waking up to fight the same battle.

Your hosts are Steve Alessi, pastor of Metro Life Church of Miami, FL, along with his son, Chris Alessi, and his sons-in-law Christopher Muina, Christian Calatayud, and Dani Burgos. 

Join us every weekday to man up! 

MORE PODCASTS YOU'LL ENJOY

Find more podcasts about faith and family from Metro Life Studios, including:

My Morning Devotional

The Family Business with The Alessis

The Mary and Martha Show 

You can listen to all of these shows on our Metro Life Studios app here! 

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