Men!

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!

Your Value

Couldn’t think of anything to say today, so closed the lid on the laptop…feeling a bit discouraged about things…

Went back to my default mode when things aren’t going right, I began cleaning… for me clarity comes when I am physically doing something…usually cleaning, organizing, doing a project or digging in the garden.

Started thinking about value, my value, your value, anything’s value.

What makes us valuable? Did somebody stick something in certain ones of us that makes some more valuable than others? Or is it because of something we’ve done to ourselves?….?

Is that why we’re tempted to place more value/importance on people we think more lovely, handsome, popular, wealthy, studious, or because of their pedigree, background, inventiveness, creativity, education, travel experience, nationality…fill in the blank_______.

Our real value comes from another being’s opinion of us, the one that made us. We value our kids because they came from us, they’re part of our family…don’t care if other people like them, think they’re cute or smart…they’re ours…that’s all that matters. They are worth it to us!

So too, we’re made by the God of the universe, a real being who said we’re valuable, valuable to Him…we’re part of his family, his making. That gives us inherent value. Nobody can give it to you and nobody can take it away from you.

Your value…It’s yours to keep, ponder over, and live out!