...Boys of God...

(Glemar, Joshua, Manuel, Csar, Ferdie, Eric and Leo)

As we define boys, they are always known to be as the adventurous and very sporty type of person. They are considered to be strong physically and emotionally. They are born to be leaders. They are very competitive. That is how everybody perceive the male species until I've met this group of guys which totally change my impression about them positively. I defined boys as complicated, sensitive and unpredictable. Do I sounds unfair here? Not now when I became friends with this guys. One Sunday morning after my teaching session at the Kids Church in Victory, my close friend invited me to join their small group. Without my knowledge, they were all composed of boys. Yeah, they were all boys with Adam's apple and muscles. In Biblical term, "small group" are well-explained as sets of people with the same gender whose very much willing to study and learn about God's life. They love to preach the word of God and they will help you to become a good disciple of Christ. I was a bit nervous when I met them. But honestly, they don't look scary at all. In fact, they all look very cool. Whew! At first, I was very quiet. I was listening to their conversation and I merely observe. They were talking about the outreach program we will organize at Precious Heritage Orphanage at Cupang Antipolo. I was part of it and I was very happy cause I love this kind of activities. Anything that involve helping kids I truly make time for it. After all, I've been a kid once and I miss being one. Few minutes passed, I began talking. I also started sharing my ideas. They were all soft-spoken and somewhat serious. Most of all, they were all nice. And I felt like the only rose among the thorns.

It is fascinating to meet guys whose very devoted to God. I wish all guys are like that. The way they speak makes me want to listen cause I know I will learn a lot from them. I'm not good in Bible verses but with them you'll get used to it. They have bright and smart ideas which I would like to absorb for I know in one way or another this will help me. Maybe not now but in the future. They talk well. Every words they mention is filled with sense and humor. They were also funny and candid. It's like they know how to balance their life between their chosen craft. They can be very cheesy sometimes. Well, they were still normal guys. What makes them stand above every other guy that I've met is their great faith and belief with God. I can count in my hands now if how many guys I've met like them and I'm sure with myself its not even less than ten that is why I am very much thankful to spend a little time with them. I maybe just sitting around, cracking jokes and making happy faces but deep in my soul they inspire me. They were like big brothers to me. I was lucky to have them as my brothers, for sure I'm in good hands. I just hope they can tolerate my "wacky" side. Ahahaha..

I know you may not know them but I'll bet you'll like them once you get the chance to sit with them during their small group session. I called them as "Boys of God" because I respect them when it comes to loving God. They were different from boy bands out there or Korean actors. They're very much real and open-minded. I enjoyed their company and I really appreciate the fact that they welcome me with smiling faces. It maybe awkward meeting them from the beginning but all ends well. Wow. I was amazed with their group. It was overwhelming. No kiddding! The feeling is rewarding. Oprah Winfrey once quoted, "Surround yourself only with people who will lift you higher". And that is basically true once you get along with them. You will never feel down. Even for hours I talked with the group I did learn a lot and I come up with good realizations about life. I love the way they treat you like they know you for so long. Fair and just. I am so proud of you guys! Keep it up. And thank you for the caramel frappe from Chaikopi! Till our next meeting...Thanks Csar, Glemar, Ferdie, Eric, Robert and Leo!