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Dear Men (Part 2)

Published on 10:34 AM By Aunica
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[Note: the sterotypes referenced in this post are stereotypes and are not actually a reflection of what I think all men are like]
Dear Men,
I want to do a few things with this post. First I want to encourage you, second I want to challenge you, and finally I want to point you to the cross.

First of all, for those of you men that are earnestly seeking Christ - thank-you. As a woman who daily seeks the Lord, I appreciate you on so many levels. Thank-you for caring for your sisters in Christ. Thank-you for being real men. Thank-you for seeking God. Thank-you for being honorable. Thank-you for fighting for purity. Thank-you for respecting us as women.

What does it mean to be a real man? Being a real man doesn't mean you can lift 300 lbs. Being a real man doesn't mean you can grunt as loud as a bull. Being a real man doesn't mean you can burp for 3 minute straight. Being a real man doesn't mean you can eat 30 wings without taking a breath. Being a real man is something more. True masculinity is found in the cross. I'm more impressed by a man that seeks God, that prays, that is willing to be vulnerable, that isn't afraid to admit that He's wrong, that leads without being a dictator, that allows me to be feminine, that points me to Christ, that is confident in who Christ has made him to be, who doesn't try to be someone else, who loves unconditionally, who knows when to listen and when to fix things, who desires to know me as a woman instead of an object, who serves others with joy, who pursues purity and honor; a real man is a man who seeks Christ above all things. A real man isn't afraid to be the man God has created Him to be. A real man seeks to use the gifts God has given Him instead of striving to fit a mold society has made. A real man encourages others to use the gifts God has given. A real man leads in a way that allows others to flourish.

Please, please be intentional. Act with integrity. A woman should never wonder about your intentions or feelings. Be careful with how you interact with women. Watch what you say. If you want to stay friends, be clear about that. If you want to pursue her, do it. None of this half hearted wondering stuff - not okay. Seek God. Lead. Be intentional.

Men. Seek Christ. I'm way more attracted to a man who's himself than a man that tries to fit into society's mold. Praise God for who he's made you to be. Find rest in who you are in Christ. Don't try to be someone you aren't.

C) Ask God to reveal the gifts He's given you. (1 Corinthians 12)
Ephesians 5. Enough said.
Thank-you. For caring. For seeking. For desiring integrity. For fighting sin's temptations.
Believe me when I say I pray for my brothers in Christ. Thank-you for all that you do. I appreciate it on so many levels. I say all of these things in hopes that I can encourage you to seek God and seek to be the man He's created you to be. I pray that this provides rest for your soul as you find joy in the process of figuring out your gifts and abilities. Praise God that He's created us each with a purpose.
Aunica

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