For the past several months, I've been a member of the singles' community group at my church. In our group there are a number of great guys and many times over the past months I've found myself bragging on them. Countless times, while driving home from small group, I've said to my roommate, "you know, that's what I love about the men in our group they...[whatever good thing I'd noticed]." I've decided that they should be publicly thanked (though I suppose they might not ever actually read this but still...).
So to the men in my small group who remind us ladies that there are good men left in the world, thank you for -
- being willing to pray and lead Bible study
- opening doors, carrying our stuff, and generally being helpful and chivalrous without being condescending
- genuinely caring about our concerns and prayer requests and showing it by your actions - phone calls, emails, and questions
- bringing your male perspective to our group and keeping us women in line when we need it
- treating us all with friendliness and politeness no matter our personalities, looks, or attitudes
- preferring that women be modest and "classy"
- being willing to make community work even when it's hard
- planning fun activities and making us laugh until we cry
- your authenticity and humility and your willingness to admit brokenness
- eating tons of food, talking in your deep voices, and generally just being guys
- your willingness to serve, even when some of us aren't good at admitting we need help
- being there and being yourselves
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