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TURN THE TIDE & RESPECT YOURSELF It's true... if a woman will be true to herself and set a higher standard of self-respect the men who are attracted to her will have to rise to the occasion- and conduct themselves in a more considerate manner and as gentlmen. IT'S NO SECRET... When it comes to sexuality & self control within today's society we all know it's at a desperate all time low in regard to both men and women... and frankly I too am getting sick of it- it has the effect of making one soul-sick... It makes you wonder if a good healthy, love relationship is still possible between a man and a woman these days. Gone are the days when trust and respect were the hallmark on which to build a relationship- who needs to bother with that if you are just hooking up? 2 Chronicals 7:14 "If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land." I have seen my own life transition into healing because I knew deep down inside- just because this is the way of current society it doesn't mean I have to follow- the trend. I can go against the flow and respect myself... and I can say that men do respect me more for it. Sometimes it may seem like finding a good guy is like finding a needle in a haystack but I am finding more and more that they are out there.  God's love reaches all- growing means thinking outside the box... love one another |
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12/14/2008 1:38 pm |
I love this illustration and I think it's appropriate for me to share this here. A woman should not have to lower her standards- by God's grace the right guy will find you- Don't stop believing! "Women are like apples on trees. The best ones are at the top of the tree. Some men don't want to reach for the good ones because they are afraid of falling and getting hurt. Instead, they just get the rotten apples from off the ground that aren't as good, but easy. So the apples at the top think something is wrong with them, when in reality, THEY'RE amazing. They just have to wait for the right man to come along, the one who's brave enough to climb all the way to the top of the tree" I believe there are many out there that reach for the top of the tree! If we go for what God wants in our lives is He going to abandon us? I doubt it! Skystar Please keep growing up there high in the tree! Thom
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12/14/2008 1:12 am |
You speak great truths about love and marriage. A man of God will seek that which is precious. He is appalled by "rotted apples". He knows that what he seeks is hidden like treasure. Do not be dismayed, but continue to learn of HIM. A personal relationship with God will make you the apple of HIS eye...the very best you should be. When God works in His wisdom, He works all sides of the spectrum of love....on you, on your future beloved, on those around you, on your personality and situation, etc.....so we work in God's timing, not ours. It is all a process to bring two people together at the right time. One of the hardest things for me to admit was that I kept saying, "God, I'm ready, bring me someone after your own heart." God would not bring him....but I see now why....I had to go back to learn friendship relationships which were spiritually bonding....I enjoyed these relationships and forgot all about what I originally asked.....One of these spiritually bonded friendships developed into a deep love. It's been over a year now...Jim and I are still together, learning and helping each other be the best we can be....always with Christ as the center of our lives. Look each day with joy in what you are going to discover that God has already prepared before you. Perhaps developing friendships based on sharing God's Word is a good start....either way, you will have a prayer partner and the joy of fellowship....growth will come from that.  Beth
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12/13/2008 7:24 pm |
Like a salmon swimming up stream are those who dare to go against the flow of the rushing waters that oppose them, without such determination a complete species would cease to exist. "The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves such as has a contrite spirit". Psalm 34:18 Obviously we experience heartache and sorrow in this life but as Romans 8:28 indicates it all works toward the best, the best for approaching God, our best in approaching another in whom a relationship is a consideration. Naw I think you have the right idea going there, though harder to locate than they once were perhaps, a good loving relationship is more than possible if we allow God to be our Eleazar. If you remember Eleazar ( a type of the Holy Spirit ) brought Rebekah to Isaac for bride and Isaac had never even met her, no photo's, no emails, no phone calls, no web cam, and she was his perfect mate. Sooner we realize our pickers are broken ( I know mine is ) and choose to allow God to do our pickin' for us the sooner we can live in the warm embrace of that perfect mate, perfect for us anyway. "Who can find a virtuous wife? For her worth is far above rubies". Prov 31:10 The word "virtuous" is an Hebrew acrostic, it literally means "All forms of Excellence", i/e, the perfect mate. Still exists, well that's my story and I'm sticking with it in either event. Regards
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the problem is we are all in a hurry both men and women and nobody wishes to wait and yet time and time again in the bible God has given people promises and it tooks years and sometimes decades before they were fulfilled as God does not view time as man does, thanks for sharing, cheers May the Lord bless you and keep you
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