Wednesday, 28 May 2008
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The Feminist Speaks!
by misshibiscusYes, that's right, I'm a bit of a feminist. I went to a women's college and am generally of the "anything you can do, I can do better" school of thought. I think all women have the potential to be strong, beautiful, charitable, witty, humble, intelligent, funny, and simply: awesome. I absolutely believe that God gave women very special gifts and strengths that are different from that of men. That being said, this entry is actually for the guys...
I must admit that sometimes I am jealous of guys. Have you ever seen the HBO miniseries, Band of Brothers? The bonds that those men developed through serving and fighting together in WWII was one of the most moving things I've ever seen on film. It made me a little envious - not of the war experiences or the suffering they endured - but of the lifelong friendships that these men developed through their experience (the show is based on real people and true events). Women can have very close bonds with each other too, of course. But there is something especially touching about true brotherhood and close male friendships. I'm not sure if it's because they take longer to develop or because they are so rare these days. But I wanted to encourage you, brothers, to continue developing those friendships and bonds.
The world can make life difficult for you men. Sometimes it's all about football or power tools or video games or cars - ROAR! But real, meaningful, Christ-centered friendships are valuable and irreplaceable. Don't be afraid to invest and (gulp) be vulnerable. These friendships make you a better men, and usually, we love you more for them.
As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another. [Proverbs 27:17]
God designed you - as a man - to do great things! Continue to sharpen one another so you can be the best fathers, leaders, brothers, husbands, friends that we (your wives, friends, children, sisters, etc.) know you are meant to be.
So, brothers, does this resonate with you in any way? How do you sharpen one another?
And, sisters, what do you do to encourage the men in your lives?
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Comments (6)
hum, you know I never really thought about what I do to encourage my husband. I mean aside from telling him I love him everyday....I need to really think about what I do or what I can do to encourage him. thanks for the thought provoking entry.
Awww...that was a good post.
I try to encourage the few men in my life by telling them how much I appreciate them and love them.
Some of my guy friends started to pair off in accountability groups a few years ago. They shared with me recently that this has really helped them to become better friends and Christians b/c someone is always encouraging them and keeping them accountable for their actions.
I think we women are great =) and I consider myself to be somewhat of a feminist too but I totally agree with you. I want the men in my life to rise up to the authority God has given them, to be men of God. I try and pray for them and encourage them through conversation.
yep, i agree that there is something about men's friendship. as gals, we can kill for our friend, but it's still different. and i love it when guys are not afraid to be vulnerable sometimes. i guess the biggest problem is that guys are taught since the very childhood not to show emotions.
i've watched the close relationships my husband has developed over the years and kept from high school and it's just amazing. He is much closer with his HS friends than I will ever be, and he has four guys that he does everything manly with, and still meets with individually for prayer and encouragement. it is really neat to see. and i encourage him in many ways - but specific to this post I give him all the time he needs to recharge with the guys. I shy away from being clingy. ;)
i think strong brotherly relationships are so key in the world that we live in today. this is precisely because everything the world says a man should be is everything Jesus preached against. it's hard - no, impossible - to fight this battle alone (as too many Christians attempt to do).
as a sister, i try to encourage them by protecting their hearts and by making sure i don't do anything to stumble them. we were created as Helpers and i think thats what us girls need to do - step back and act the supporting role.... allow the men to learn how to be true servant leaders.