Wednesday, June 18, 2014

Call it Old Fashioned...


Real men, pursuing real women. Sometimes it seems too good to be true. What is happening to our generation?

One thing that is causing men to become less confident is that women are becoming more independent, and even take the first steps in many relationships. We can be self-sufficient and strong-willed, which in some cases isn’t a good thing.

Here’s the problem:

We aren’t giving men the opportunity to fight for us; to win our love and hearts.

You may say, “Well, I didn’t want him to get away, so I had to do something!”, or make excuses for why you wear the pants in the relationship. I'd like to offer a different opinion.

I don’t want to fall in love with a man who can’t stand up for himself. If he can’t stand up for himself, how can he stand up for me? I’ve had the pleasure of spending time with some real Christian men recently… and let me tell you, it was a relief. They do exist! They have the Holy Spirit working in them, and people supporting them on their journey to becoming the men God designed them to be. And that, ladies, is the kind of man worth waiting for.

Inspire him

Real men, as God created them, were meant to lead. Challenge them to do so! Don’t call all the shots. Take a step back. Inspire him. Show him you support him. This can be all the men in your life; family, friends, boyfriends, or husbands. If you believe in him, he will believe in himself!

I want to see men step up; ask those girls to dance, help the little old lady with yard work, and help out when you see a need at home or work. I appreciate you! Thank you to all the men who have opened doors for me, carried heavy boxes, and exemplified what Christian men are supposed to be. You are the leaders of the future, the husbands, brothers, and fathers that will make such a difference in the world. J