Okay...wow. "Propriety-behaving in ways appropriate." Y.E.A.H right. I wish I was proper. Unfortunately I never was ambitious to be a 'lady.' Well now it has caught up with me in more ways than one. The first thing mentioned in the book was dealing with the heart. Why am I the way I am? Not such a dumb question after all. I think if we search deeper we will find out that rebellion against God is the issue here. Immodesty, gossip and harsh words are signs of a callus girl. I don't want to be her! I want others to think well of me, and even in that danger resides.
Barbara reminds us how truly blessed we are to be woman! She tell us to 'celebrate the difference!'
I'm so excited about this! Remember when we were little? Everything was pink or purple. Everything was Pooh Bear, princesses or whatever character was most popular at the time. I realize that we can't be exactly like that anymore but we can try to acquire a certain innocence. In our speech and dress especially.
Another good point I read was being bold but not intimidating. Modest but not baggy and boyish. Proper speech....but be 'real' also.
'The night is nearly over; the day is almost here. So let us put aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light." Romans 13:12
"Allowing the Word of God to assess the thought and attitudes of our hearts is difficult indeed. It is painful, Some of you may be realizing that your heart is sick and that you never found that magic potion to heal it. No matter how hard you try, you cannot do the things you ought to do or even what you want to do. This heart condition is called sin. Many good church woman try to 'be good' without ever truly being converted; they never get a new heart that is inclined to do good. You can develop a refined external civility, but it is impossible to change the source of the problem------your heart. Only God in Christ can do that, and, praise God, He is willing."
XoXo
Faith Mae
Barbara reminds us how truly blessed we are to be woman! She tell us to 'celebrate the difference!'
I'm so excited about this! Remember when we were little? Everything was pink or purple. Everything was Pooh Bear, princesses or whatever character was most popular at the time. I realize that we can't be exactly like that anymore but we can try to acquire a certain innocence. In our speech and dress especially.
Another good point I read was being bold but not intimidating. Modest but not baggy and boyish. Proper speech....but be 'real' also.
'The night is nearly over; the day is almost here. So let us put aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light." Romans 13:12
"Allowing the Word of God to assess the thought and attitudes of our hearts is difficult indeed. It is painful, Some of you may be realizing that your heart is sick and that you never found that magic potion to heal it. No matter how hard you try, you cannot do the things you ought to do or even what you want to do. This heart condition is called sin. Many good church woman try to 'be good' without ever truly being converted; they never get a new heart that is inclined to do good. You can develop a refined external civility, but it is impossible to change the source of the problem------your heart. Only God in Christ can do that, and, praise God, He is willing."
XoXo
Faith Mae
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