encouraged – Mrs. Goodfinder

Today we’re going to talk about the men!

Why? ‘You are a woman!’ (I am, a woman- the writer)

We need men! Men out there, we need you!! Every one of you!!!

Without men, there would be no women. (and without women there would be no men)

But today is about our men! Amen to that!

We are all strong and have good ideas and capabilities, but each of our two genders are unique. Men have a different physique, a different mindset, way of thinking, planning, doing. They have a determination to see things through to the finish at all costs – even their own lives if need be. They are the protectors of their family and community. They know how to lead, guide, fight, hold steady and gently encourage, or stand strong with an iron will. They are good at reasoning together and coming to workable solutions.

‘Lady, I don’t know these men! Do they exist? Could I be one?’ If you’re a man, then yes! And be a good one. No shame in being a man. We need you to stand unashamedly strong!

I said it and I meant it. I am a mature woman and grandmother with lots of brothers, uncles, sons, friends in my life and I happen to like men. They are funny, goofy at times, strong, loving, stern, handsome, direct, caring, sometimes quiet, but they are men! And I thank God for them!

None of us are perfect – men or women. But we are trying to aim at being better!

Let’s not degrade ourselves or others or let them degrade us.

Be the man God made you to be. He will bless you. He will help you. He will strengthen you. He will encourage you and help you move ahead in your life. He is for you!

And so am I!

God bless every one of you men reading this today. Be encouraged!

Dad and I ripped out the slippery old wood deck in front of our house revealing a large, abandoned flower bed and a beautiful curved concrete walkway with steps leading to the front door.

Using the old deck boards, we measured and cut them into fence boards… our own version of picket fence stretching across in front of the house lining the sidewalk leading from the garage to the newly revealed sidewalk and on in front of the large garden area to the other side of the front yard.

That was almost 35 years ago. We don’t live there anymore, but I have driven by the house many times and the fence is still there, still standing strong (although it’s been painted purple), but it is still my dad’s and my fence. It was our design and our build.

What a reward! We built something nice and other people are still able to enjoy it. It was beneficial not only to us but future homeowners. This is part of how we’re made – to know we can make something and what we make will be useful and appreciated.

Think of something in your life you made or created that others enjoy yet today.

There will be something and you can be encouraged by it.

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Men!

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