Get Smart for Homecoming

Ok, so I usually post on Mondays, but since homecoming announcements started yesterday already, I thought I'd shoot this one out today.

My wife and I always see movies late.  We don’t even get them through Netflix or Redbox.  We are proud users of the public library!  Anyway, we watched Get Smart with Steve Carrell and Anne Hathaway recently.  What a hilarious movie!  The best part about the story was watching the ‘dorky’ guy come out on top.  He shows up the pompous, cocky The Rock, solves the case, AND gets the trust-issues prone girl, Agent 99. 

What does this have to do with homecoming?  Well, I’m talking to guys here.  I know you’re thinking about if you’re going to ask a girl to the dance or not.  You probably think you have to be the Rock to do that.  But, let’s face it, you’re shrimpy, feel awkward, whatever.  Steve Carrell proves you wrong!  You can get Agent 99!  You’d be surprised how many not-hunk guys win the hearts of gorgeous ladies. 

Impress the girl you’re thinking about in three ways.  First, sharpen up a bit.  If you’re like most guys, you don’t think about your appearance much.  Dress a bit neater, shave, throw some gel into that hair, spiff up your style of glasses.  Oh, and floss and suck on some Altoids.  It goes a long way. 

Second, take initiative.  Ask a girl to the dance!  Yes, it takes guts and you may get rejected.  Welcome to the world of being a man.  Unfortunately, too many guys would rather sit back and let the girl do the chasing.  Trust me, no woman wants to marry a lazy, “you do it” type.  I asked my wife out four months before she said yes!

Last, get loveable.  When James and John asked Jesus if they could be great in His kingdom he didn’t criticize them.  Instead, he redefined “great”.  He said, “whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant.”  Jesus was not giving girl advice here, but the principle He’s giving is that when we begin to look out for other’s interests and needs, that is true greatness.  So, be interested in her.  Do you sit by her in a class?  Ask her about stuff.  Don’t creep, but just be kind; be helpful.

Remember, you’re probably not determining your future spouse here, so take a risk, have fun, and ask her.