Stand Strong & Hold On

It amazes me everyday what trends become popular and how fast they become popular too. Here lately the trends on Facebook are jumping into some water, and then something called the "No Make Up Challenge" for the ladies. I know what you're thinking "Lord, please don't let anyone challenge me with that one." I thought it that's for sure. However, I have had a change of heart. No, I was not "challenged" to do this. I am doing it on my own. 

There it is. Fresh face and some messy hair that just don't care. :) I had planned to write a new post on getting through heartbreak, but I felt lead to switch it up last minute. By the end of this post I want every young lady, or even my older ladies that read this to realize their self worth. You are beautiful. You are unique. God created you for a special purpose. 

Psalm 139:13 – 14
“You made all the delicate, inner parts of my body
and knit me together in my mother’s womb.
Thank you for making me so wonderfully complex!
Your workmanship is marvelous – how well I know it.” (NLT)

It is tough growing up in our world when trying to stay pure, and to do what is right because the sin is everywhere. The media makes things like drugs, drinking and partying look like innocent fun. You and I both know it really isn't. I'm bothered the most when we as Christians are considered "uncool" or "boring" because we don't participate in those activities. Then we get called a "goody two shoes." It will happen and when it does, that is when you leave them with a simple "whatever." You do not want people like that in your life anyways. I feel that is tougher on girls too because some guys see being a "good girl" as a turn off. Every girl wants to be loved. And when a boy thinks you're pretty or likes you, you'll want to do just about anything to make him happy because if he is happy, then you're happy. That is our first problem. No boy should ever, and I repeat EVER be the reason for your happiness. (A lesson I have definitely learned.) 

“I don’t ever want to have to need someone again,

 where you feel like, without them, you can’t be yourself.” 

- Miley Cyrus

Miley Cyrus, who normally isn't someone I would ever quote, actually has a really good point. We get boyfriends, then lose track of who we are. We forget our self worth. We forget that we are beautiful with or without a boy sending you a "Goodmorning beautiful" text to wake up to. We forget that God has a wonderful and beyond amazing plan for us. 

We,ladies, deserve a man who will not pressure us into things we don't do. We deserve a man who prays for us daily. The greatest thing a man could ever do is lead his woman closer to God than he leads to himself. If a boy doesn't like you for who you are, then so be it. It is his loss. You are a special young lady and God has made someone just for you. He might come into your life tomorrow or five years from now. Do not lose hope. There is someone out there who will love you for you. In the meantime, love on the God who loves to love on you. Remember your self worth. Do not settle for some silly little boy who doesn't know what he's going to lose. 

Proverbs 31:30 
“Charm is deceptive, and beauty does not last; but a woman who fears the Lord will be greatly praised.” (NLT)

Do not lose yourself in this crazy world. You are beautiful. Be strong. Be the light this dark world so desperately needs. Let others see Jesus Christ through you. Carry yourself like a Proverbs 31 lady.(look it up) Stand up for what is right. Pray for those who do wrong. Surround yourself with others who build you up instead of tearing you down. 

I will leave you all with this passage from Joshua 1:6-9.

6 “Be strong and courageous, for you are the one who will lead these people to possess all the land I swore to their ancestors I would give them. 7 Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the instructions Moses gave you. Do not deviate from them, turning either to the right or to the left. Then you will be successful in everything you do. 8 Study this Book of Instruction continually. Meditate on it day and night so you will be sure to obey everything written in it. Only then will you prosper and succeed in all you do. 9 This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”