Really??

So, today I decided to start a blog. I pray that through this blog, God would do WORK!

Well, today I just want to encourage my sisters.

I know that it can be so difficult to live in a society that dictates our appearance, mindset and self worth. I see millions of girls who don't know some simple truths about themselves that would completely dethrone anything that our society would come at them with. So, I'm about to give you some truth ladies. Please, soak it in, write it down and meditate on things.

1. GOD created you. 
- This main point just doesn't seem to be enough for our culture. There is nothing you can do about how you were made (and you should feel that you need to change into to conform yourself into something that will be more "beautiful" according to the world's standards.)

2. Physical beauty is NOT necessary to be valueable.
- So many women feel that if they are not physically "beautiful" according to what society deems beautiful, they are not valuable. THIS IS A LIE! True worth and value can only be implemented and established by the one who created you! NO ONE ELSE! It's all internal. Live a life where you desire to become a woman of virtue. Those qualities do not fade!

3. Your heart is FRAGILE!
- Women, the problem with the insecurity that comes along with this culture's impossible and unattainable standards is that it opens you up to giving your heart away prematurely. Dating someone to feel validated or loved will NOT make you feel validated or loved. Your heart will ultimately pay the price for the relationships you engage in before you are ready. If the guy you're with doesn't care about your heart or the establishment of your walk with God.... YOU WILL GET HURT!! So ladies, PLEASE GUARD YOUR HEARTS and love yourself enough to want God's best for you!

4. The way you dress MATTERS!!
- Believe me... the way you choose to dress can actually be a reflection of not only how you feel about yourself, but also the condition of your heart. Since men are very visual creatures, we as women need to be careful to present ourselves in a way that would allow them to maintain integrity around us. I know the culture says its "sexy" to wear certain things in order to get attention but is that really the type of attention you want?? Chances are, if a man is ONLY physically attracted to you, there will be very little God, a whole lot of flesh and NO SUBSTANCE within that relationship. Check the way you dress and have respect for yourself as a princess and daughter of God.


Ok ladies..... those are some real pearls... Please understand your worth in Christ. We don't need to conform to the ways of our society. We are beautiful simply because we are made and sustained in the image of Christ.



Captivated by my Maker,

Jo! =)