Feb. 20, 2009 - Safeguards To Embrace
Most princesses like to think about romance - and I suspect that you are no exception. As a daughter of the King of Kings, your heavenly Father has only the very best in store for you. A true princess must not settle for anything less.
I have known many young ladies who were consumed with dating and thoughts about boys, and thus: wasted the years of their youth. I have seen many girls who had much potential for the Lord and followed the typical way of most teenagers and missed out on God's best. On the other hand, I have had the joy of seeing the Lord bring together some outstanding couples and bless them with beautiful marriages. What made the difference?
The difference was not ultimately a result of how they met, how they got to know eachother, or whether they called their relationship "dating", "courtship", "betrothal", or anything else. Rather, the difference was the result of decisions made long before - decisions to put Jesus first in every area of life, to stand alone for what was right, and to patiently follow God's way even when the road was uphill or difficult. The decisions we make in our youth play a huge role in determining our future.
Temptation in this area of boy/girl relationships is one of the biggest snares that the enemy uses to damage the lives of testimonies of Christian young people. Many lives have been destroyed. Many others have survived only with scars, pain, and heartache.
I could give you my testimony, but I won't. It hurts too much to even think about it. I can't stress the point of keeping your mind PURE and thoughts UPRIGHT.
I will say that I have had (HAD = past tense) "friends" who ran out in the world and had a "fling", coming back with husbands and babies . . . and heartache. It's NOT WORTH IT. God has just the PERFECT man or woman out there for you. DON'T WASTE YOUR JOY NOW FOR SOMETHING YOU WILL REGRET LATER.
Moving on . . . .
A TRUE princess realizes this danger and understands her own need to be protected. This is not evidence of weakness or fear, but rather it is evidence of true courage. It requires courage to do things God's way, to wait for His timing, and to trust that He will bring you and your life partner together according to His perfect plan. It takes couage to obey when you do not understand.
For this reason, one of the widest decisions you can make now is to embrace specific safeguards of protection. Notice that I say embrace. Many young ladies will tolerate what they consider to be "rules" or "laws" made by others. But tolerating them is not enough; you must make them your own. It is your heart - your own internal commitments beofre the Lord - that will make the difference. Only those hwo have formed their own personal convictions will have the strength required to remain pure and the discernment needed to escape temptation.
Purity: it's worth it.
All those safeguards your parents put up? They are there for you to embrace.
Don't let God down, and He won't let you down.
And one last encouraging thought: Throughout my life I have watched young men, as all girls do. I think, "He is one I wouldn't mind marrying.", "He is good looking", or "His attitude is so sweet!" But, sadly, most of them turned me down by backsliding on God or turning out not-so-sweet. The encouragment?
If you don't get the guys you think are so perfect for you, God will send you someone better.
~ Mandy ~
Comments
Mar. 1, 2009 - Hi
Posted by Bonnetgirl
Hi,
I noticed that you added me as a friend. May I add you? Your picture reminds me of the pretty girl on the front cover of the A Life of Faith Series: Violet Travilla books.
Love from Bonnetgirl
Mar. 10, 2009 - <em>Untitled Comment</em>
Posted by Bonnetgirl
Hi Mandy
I will add you as a friend right now!
Yes I do live in Australia, though I would really like to visit America. There are HEAPS of gum trees (eculiptus (I don't know how to spell it.....) trees). How did you change your comment titles to whatever you wrote (I forget now) because I went into settings and comment settings and I couldn't change it.
I like the dress you are wearing in the photo
love from Bonnetgirl
Edited by Bonnetgirl on Mar. 10, 2009 at 3:45 PM
