There are a lot of beautiful ladies in my life. And I mean BEAUTIFUL ladies! Beauty is something that's not one dimensional -- heck it's not two dimensional or three dimensional -- it's transcendental and an easily under/over evaluated concept among any culture. But from being the type of person that has loved to observe and contemplate the world surrounding me ever since I was born, I've come to see that elegance comes in so many varying forms... and people.
I've met girls that love fashion, girls that love singing, girls that love acting, girls that love music, girls that love video games, girls that love guys (as friends), girls that love girls (no homo), girls that love the new, girls that love the old, girls that love wisdom, girls that love life, and most importantly... girls that love Christ!!
But I'm not here to concentrate on the women God has blessed me in meeting; for this post is for all the fellas. What has truly astonished and enriched the life I have been able to live, (especially as of the last couple years), is the amount of guys that have put me near cloud nine (no homo). Its been gentlemen like the stud listed above (no homo), that have given me a glimpse into the love that surrounded my savior Jesus as He walked this earth. Jesus surrounded himself with sailors like Peter and Andrew, -- and i'm sure many of them loved to use the expletives -- a guy who worked for "the Man" (Matthew the tax-collector), and even a man that was considered crazy and a social outcast (John the Baptist). Such a vast array of differing attitudes coming together to act as a spiritual foundation for Christ and His ministry.
The common, modern-day sensibility that guys can't be or aren't emotionally expressive beings is totally mistaken. It's the choice to neglect what the World says that has allowed me to act upon my heart and form strong bonds with some of the men that enter it; men that have saved my life. It's difficult to believe the afflictions that I once shared with my counselor at a summer camp only two years prior, have largely been conquered through the graces of God. And by way of the men He's placed further into my life since then. Growing up I've been the type who, to the day, gets excessive anxiety issues around the women. So its inspiring to see how God has worked with my weaknesses and created strength in the most unique way. So ladies of my life, while you may look a hundred times better than the guys, -- no offense fellas -- its the men who end up with the award for "Best Performer in a Supporting Role". Much like the Apostle John was to Christ, these guys are "The One[s] that [I] Love", (no homo).
I've met girls that love fashion, girls that love singing, girls that love acting, girls that love music, girls that love video games, girls that love guys (as friends), girls that love girls (no homo), girls that love the new, girls that love the old, girls that love wisdom, girls that love life, and most importantly... girls that love Christ!!
But I'm not here to concentrate on the women God has blessed me in meeting; for this post is for all the fellas. What has truly astonished and enriched the life I have been able to live, (especially as of the last couple years), is the amount of guys that have put me near cloud nine (no homo). Its been gentlemen like the stud listed above (no homo), that have given me a glimpse into the love that surrounded my savior Jesus as He walked this earth. Jesus surrounded himself with sailors like Peter and Andrew, -- and i'm sure many of them loved to use the expletives -- a guy who worked for "the Man" (Matthew the tax-collector), and even a man that was considered crazy and a social outcast (John the Baptist). Such a vast array of differing attitudes coming together to act as a spiritual foundation for Christ and His ministry.
The common, modern-day sensibility that guys can't be or aren't emotionally expressive beings is totally mistaken. It's the choice to neglect what the World says that has allowed me to act upon my heart and form strong bonds with some of the men that enter it; men that have saved my life. It's difficult to believe the afflictions that I once shared with my counselor at a summer camp only two years prior, have largely been conquered through the graces of God. And by way of the men He's placed further into my life since then. Growing up I've been the type who, to the day, gets excessive anxiety issues around the women. So its inspiring to see how God has worked with my weaknesses and created strength in the most unique way. So ladies of my life, while you may look a hundred times better than the guys, -- no offense fellas -- its the men who end up with the award for "Best Performer in a Supporting Role". Much like the Apostle John was to Christ, these guys are "The One[s] that [I] Love", (no homo).
P.S. Forgive me for using the phrase "no homo" throughout the post. It's a somewhat bittersweet phrase because it clears up your intentions, but I feel its a little bit ignorant and intolerant. Sorry if it annoys anyone; it was the "easy" way out. Believe me when I say I'm no homophobe, so the words hit a spot.
P.S.S. HAPPY BIRTHDAY BEN!!!!!
dude. you're the best. it's been great getting to know you better in the past few months and years. i feel like the older guys get, the more they need strong guys around them, and i'm glad you have you around.
ReplyDeletethe more you live your faith in Christ out, the more guys will look up to you, if they don't already. i know i do.