Why Men are so Happy
I don’t think I’ve ever said to God: “Why didn’t you make me a man instead of a woman?” God made me ME, and though I’ve sort of wished I’d been able to have given God a hand when He hand-crafted me and my exterior (i.e., “Why the ski-slope nose, skin that requires abundant sun lotion, and why not a few more curves in the right places?”), NEVER did I question God’s making of me. Added bonus was being loved and cared for by a precious man and being a mother and grandmother to amazing human beings!
I have a hilarious friend in Tulsa whose sense of humor is delivered to me via e-mail almost daily. Never did I realize that God may have shown some favoritism to men when He handed out bonus perks to them! I just had to share this with my friends for your reading enjoyment today! Read and laugh! Read and weep! Read and be grateful God made you….YOU!
“Men Are Just Happier People!
What do you expect from such simple creatures? Your last name stays put. The garage is all yours. Wedding plans take care of themselves. Chocolate is just another snack. You can’t be pregnant. You can wear a white T-shirt to a water park. You can wear NO shirt to a water park. You never have to drive to another gas station restroom because this one is just too icky. And your “rest-room” can be just about in any outdoor location. Wrinkles add character. Wedding dress: $5,000; Tux rental: $100. People never stare at your chest when you’re talking to them.
One mood all the time. A five-day vacation requires only one suitcase. You can open all your own jars. You get extra credit for the slightest act of thoughtfulness. Your underwear is $8.95 for a three-pack. Two pairs of shoes are more than enough. You never have strap problems in public.
Everything on your face stays its original color. The same hairstyle lasts for years, maybe decades. You only have to shave your face and neck. One wallet and one pair of shoes — one color for all seasons. You can wear shorts no matter how your legs look. You can ‘do’ your nails with a pocket-knife. You have freedom of choice concerning growing a mustache. You can do Christmas shopping for 25 relatives on December 24th in 25 minutes.
Children. A woman knows all about her children. She knows about boo-boos, dentist appointments, romances, best friends, favorite foods, secret fears, and hopes and dreams. A man is vaguely aware of some short people living in the house.”
I got a kick out of reading this. There are comical truths but I know those are mostly just “fun-facts” because many men have picked up the slack in being great hands-on dads and husbands today! But, when it comes right down to it, our all-knowing and all-loving Father God knew exactly what He was doing when He handcrafted us and made us to be WHO (man or woman) we are. “For You created my inmost being; You knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise You because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Your works are wonderful. I know that full well.” Psalm 139:13-14
I’m grateful God’s ideas included womanhood for me. How could I question His wisdom for my life? I know I was created in the image of God – and that’s not speaking of the exterior. God created us in His image so that we would display and reflect Who He is, how great He is, and what He is like. We are His images on this earth. He creates us as precious treasures and handcrafts us with strength, abilities and instincts that guide and protect us and others. “In His image” means we, too, are creators. We are nurturing and caring and in partnership with Him We are creators of life in our children and those we help “birth” into God’s Kingdom. God’s love, peace, compassion, and kindness runs deep in us.
Are we thanking and praising God that He made us to be just who we are and are we being His reflection to the world?