Being a man
I watched a video today, on Facebook, titled "There's Something Absolutely Wrong With What We Do To Boys Before They Grow Into Men."
Click HERE to watch the video
The video made me think about what I consider "Being a Man" is all about. Among many other core values I believe make up, being a man, I think of my earthly father. I've observed, listened, and probably tried to mimic as well as look for some of the qualities I deem important. Cockiness has never been attractive to me. I don't look for the Machismo, I'm the best thing ever and Everyone should love me attitude. Frankly, it turns me off. I don't care, how many girls you had, how strong you THINK you are, or how you got stranded in the wilderness only to survive on your own purified urine. Also, I don't care what car you drive, or how fast it goes, and whether or not you almost died, illegally street racing near my neighborhood. By the way, if that's you every night this week, outside my window, I have a bone to pick with you! It's not about cars or money, or how you dress (okay, I do appreciate a well groomed man).
To me a man is, kind, loving, funny, sarcastic, emotional, and confident. He puts his trust in the ones he loves and most importantly God. His faith is the example in his house and when he can't be strong, his partner is. He's not afraid to cry or laugh, and he sacrifices for those he loves. He's not closed off, but open, and the cooing of a child, never fails in bringing a smile to his face. He's a little quirky, but he's real. I can't say, he'll never get angry, after all, he's not a stone. But he never goes too far. He'll never bring down the women in his life or think they're less than he. And when he does make a mistake, because lets face it, he's human, he doesn't think he's too important to make things right.
I've seen most these qualities in my own father. I've seen him cry, laugh, provide, sacrifice, and fix almost any broken thing I can bring. He's not perfect, but he's my father so I tend to think he's pretty close. And in the end, I look for the qualities I learned from him, in the man I will marry.
It's unfortunate that this can't be the norm. That, more often than not, the boys today, are told they're not good enough. beaten down or quite frankly, they have no idea how to act like a true man. I hope and pray this changes for most.
"Show yourself in all respects to be a model of good works, and in your teaching show integrity, dignity." - Titus 2:7
Click HERE to watch the video
The video made me think about what I consider "Being a Man" is all about. Among many other core values I believe make up, being a man, I think of my earthly father. I've observed, listened, and probably tried to mimic as well as look for some of the qualities I deem important. Cockiness has never been attractive to me. I don't look for the Machismo, I'm the best thing ever and Everyone should love me attitude. Frankly, it turns me off. I don't care, how many girls you had, how strong you THINK you are, or how you got stranded in the wilderness only to survive on your own purified urine. Also, I don't care what car you drive, or how fast it goes, and whether or not you almost died, illegally street racing near my neighborhood. By the way, if that's you every night this week, outside my window, I have a bone to pick with you! It's not about cars or money, or how you dress (okay, I do appreciate a well groomed man).
To me a man is, kind, loving, funny, sarcastic, emotional, and confident. He puts his trust in the ones he loves and most importantly God. His faith is the example in his house and when he can't be strong, his partner is. He's not afraid to cry or laugh, and he sacrifices for those he loves. He's not closed off, but open, and the cooing of a child, never fails in bringing a smile to his face. He's a little quirky, but he's real. I can't say, he'll never get angry, after all, he's not a stone. But he never goes too far. He'll never bring down the women in his life or think they're less than he. And when he does make a mistake, because lets face it, he's human, he doesn't think he's too important to make things right.
I've seen most these qualities in my own father. I've seen him cry, laugh, provide, sacrifice, and fix almost any broken thing I can bring. He's not perfect, but he's my father so I tend to think he's pretty close. And in the end, I look for the qualities I learned from him, in the man I will marry.
It's unfortunate that this can't be the norm. That, more often than not, the boys today, are told they're not good enough. beaten down or quite frankly, they have no idea how to act like a true man. I hope and pray this changes for most.
"Show yourself in all respects to be a model of good works, and in your teaching show integrity, dignity." - Titus 2:7
Comments
Post a Comment