We're reading Chapter 1 this week ....
Hopefully you didn't skip over the introduction stuff ~ it gives some
insight into why the book was written.
insight into why the book was written.
Perhaps you were a little taken aback at the girls "private war"
stories on page 8 - 12. I'll agree they may be a bit graphic, but
these were real young girls ~ hurting. How would you have counseled
them if they were your friend? Or perhaps you see yourself in one of
the stories.
stories on page 8 - 12. I'll agree they may be a bit graphic, but
these were real young girls ~ hurting. How would you have counseled
them if they were your friend? Or perhaps you see yourself in one of
the stories.
Take some time to really read through the questions on pg 12-14 ... be
honest with yourself ~ pray and ask God to show you the truth. It's
not easy to be honest with ourselves, but God already knows the
truth. Change can begin when we start to be honest with ourselves!
honest with yourself ~ pray and ask God to show you the truth. It's
not easy to be honest with ourselves, but God already knows the
truth. Change can begin when we start to be honest with ourselves!
One sentence that jumped out at me was on page 14 about halfway down:
"By learning to guard your mind, heart and body against sexual
compromise and understanding God's plan for your sexual and emotional
fulfillment, you can maneuver your way through your teenage years with
grace ... and without regrets."
"By learning to guard your mind, heart and body against sexual
compromise and understanding God's plan for your sexual and emotional
fulfillment, you can maneuver your way through your teenage years with
grace ... and without regrets."
Everyone has regrets about something ~ ask your mom and I'll bet she
could say at least one thing she wishes she would have done
differently when she was a teenager. My prayer for each of you is
that you can learn what God says about these things now and not have
those same regrets.
could say at least one thing she wishes she would have done
differently when she was a teenager. My prayer for each of you is
that you can learn what God says about these things now and not have
those same regrets.
I love the verse the chapter ends with .... Proverbs 2:7-11
"He holds victory in store for the upright, He is a shield to those
whose walk is blameless, for He guards the course of the just and
protects the way of His faithful ones. Then you will understand what
is right and just and fair -- every good path. For wisdom will enter
your heart and knowlege will be pleasant to your soul. Discretion
will protect you, and understanding will guard you."
"He holds victory in store for the upright, He is a shield to those
whose walk is blameless, for He guards the course of the just and
protects the way of His faithful ones. Then you will understand what
is right and just and fair -- every good path. For wisdom will enter
your heart and knowlege will be pleasant to your soul. Discretion
will protect you, and understanding will guard you."
Victory ~ God holds the victory. Girls, that should give us such
encouragement!
encouragement!
Looking forward to all that God is going to teach each of us,
Ms. Becky
Ms. Becky
