So how is a real guy supposed to keep Momma happy? Here are a few tips:
1. Don't vacuum the rug with a leaf blower.
2. Don't keep your live bait in the refrigerator next to her pâté.
3. Don't forget to tell her about the nitrous switch on her dashboard.
4. Don't store your WD40 on the bathroom counter next to her hair spray.
5. Don't forget to teach her how to operate the TV remote -- for when you are out of the house.
Guys tend to be self-centered -- it is who we are. It's about us. But guys also need to realize it isn't always about us. There are times when we must put other people's needs or wants above ours, especially when it involves those we love. Sometimes we need to see that "chick flick" even if there is a John Wayne movie on at the same time. Sometimes we might walk with her around Macy's or even put gas in her car. And who knows, with a little practice, we might find listening to her is a good thing and praying (out loud) for her is a very good thing.
As our Lord, Jesus became a human for us. He put our needs first, took our sins to the cross, and was crucified for us. Can we do any less than put other's needs above our own?
Do you struggle with this? Have you found ways to show your love and respect for others?
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2 comments :
Thanks for the good word. Being selfless is a struggle everyday and a battle I don't win often enough. Sometimes when I have done something selfless I find myself looking for some payback and resenting it if it doesn't happen - thus revealing it was all about me from the start. I am so grateful that Christ gave His all for me and still sticks with me when I mess things up. I pray He will help me to become more like Him.
God bless your struggle - many of us struggle with the exact same thing.
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