3.30.2011

Preparing for Prince Charming - An Upcoming Series

Part 1 (Surrendering your Love Story to God) is out! Read it by clicking here!
Part 2 (Modest is Hottest) is out! Read it by clicking here!

Note: This is created by a young lady, with young ladies in mind. In other words, if you're a guy, remember, it's not directed toward you. However, you could very easily morph it a bit to make it applicable.

The other night I was reading Proverbs. I came across Proverbs 12:4,

"A wife of noble character is her husband's crown,
but a disgraceful wife is like decay in his bones."
This is actually a picture of a fairly new married
couple who are youth leaders at my church. :)
Aren't they just adorable!?

I've certainly read this verse before, but suddenly it struck me as much more powerful. Obviously, I am not a wife, nor do I have a husband. Nevertheless, I do have somewhat of a desire to be married one day, if the Lord wills. Will I be a wife of noble character? Will I be my husband's CROWN? I sure hope so! I bet you would like to as well!

At one point I was in a relationship, which lasted for quite a while. I think I learned more from it after it ended rather than while it was happening. Consequently, my mind is constantly reflecting and revising where I went wrong, what I did right, and what I can do better. With the combination of my thoughts on Proverbs 12:4 and this as well, I've decided to share some of my experience through a series of blog posts over the next five or six weeks. Post will be all about guys and my opinion on waiting, guarding your heart, being treated with respect, purity and much more!

I really believe that guys (along with beauty) are at the top of the list when dealing with the most prominent issues girls deal with everyday. I'm excited to encourage, motivate, and ultimately challenge my fellow sisters in Christ to live a life more pleasing to God, especially in such an area as guys!

It can be difficult, and sometimes we would prefer to "be in control" of this area of our lives, but if we truly have given up our reign over our lives to Christ and desire to live for Him, then it includes this area as well. It takes trust and faith, but God is faithful - yesterday, today and tomorrow! It's something I am continually working on as well... so don't feel alone. :)

I will try to create a post once a week. I don't want it too often, as I want time to create a thoughtful and God pleasing post, as well as time for the reader to reflect and ponder the concept presented. This is just an introduction, so look forward to next week when I create the first actual post!

I'm excited! I hope you are too. :)
Do you have a topic you'd like me to write about in regards to this series? Or maybe you just have a question relating to guys? Feel free to leave a comment or email me at: beautifullyselfless@yahoo.com
I'd love to hear from you!

6 comments:

  1. AH! I'm so excited! I'm totally going to be reading your posts. I've been posting on the same things, but based from the Proverbs 31 passage. You go girl! I can't wait to see what you come up with!

    I'm Ashley...btw. :D

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  2. Yayy! -girly squeal-
    I'm excited that you're excited! Haha :)

    I KNOW! I actually replied to your comment on my previous blog post, and mentioned your P31W posts... love them. :)
    Great minds think alike! Hehehe. :)

    Nice to meet you by the way, Ashley! :D I'm Rachel, as you probably know by now hah.

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  3. Yes they do! *wink*

    Nice to meet you!!

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  4. Hi Dakota! :) Nice to meet you!

    I was checking out your blog and it looks awesome! I love finding bloggers who love the Lord AND writing about what He's doing in their life!

    Thanks so much for commenting. :)

    Rach

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  5. Hello, I love this post..and the rest of your series.. :)
    I have a blog too: http://jwaldvogel.blogspot.com/
    I'm not as good a writer as you, but I will try my best to be the best I can be!
    You inspire me to write better, thanks

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  6. Awww thank you Julie! :) I'm so glad you were able to find my blog and also benefit from the posts!
    I'll definitely check out your blog. :) I am encouraged to know that God is able to use me to inspire others! Thanks so much for the encouragement! :)

    -Rachel

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