Hey you guys! I need some help. What’s the best thing to do when you are having a difficult time being a focused and devoted Christian gurl, but are worried about the stupid things, such as guys, clothes, looks, and drama. Any bible verses, stories, or advice will really help me out!
Thanks so much
faith.hope.love
Link Here | September 8, 2008,
hey, there is 1 Samuel 16;7. GOD does not rgard our appearances but our hearts. So why do I have crushes, want to look hot even sexy; it is the lust of the flesh, READ 1 john 2vs15to17. does that mean I must not even style my hair, not that we should aim to be set apart from the idea that the body is everything in yo life read romans 12 vs 2 .in proverbs 30vs31. we are told that beauty is passing.
Comment by rue |
Link Here | September 29, 2008,
Hey,
I’ve been reading and thinking about Matthew 6 lately. (Mostly verses 19-34.) I guess they have challenged me to think about whether I am seeking God and His righteousness first. I have been reminded though that when I am seeking Him first- He promises that all these other things will come. He knows what we need and desire and loves us…so seeking Him should give us assurance that He is taking care of all this.
I wish I could tell you that this was easy…and that reading these verses would immediately take away all the distractions..
The truth is that it is hard..
Since you asked for stories here’s a bit of one:
Not long ago I was reminded of these verses a couple time on the way to a friends Bible study. I knew I hadn’t spent much time seeking Jesus that day…and my reasons for going weren’t really all that they should’ve been. (I really was seeking friendship and relationships) It’s not that it was wrong for me to seek these things…but somehow I knew that what God wanted for me then was to go home and spend time in His word alone. (It was hard to turn the car around…but in it I think I grew)
On another occasion I was on my way to a party…(also after not having spent time seeking Jesus or reading His word that day) I knew that I hadn’t given God much time that day…but prayed through it and still felt a peace about going to the party..I think my motivations changed as I prayed through it… but seeking God doesn’t mean giving up all the other things..I think it just means being willing to put Him above them.. Then when He does bring these things into our lives we can trust that they are good. Hope this helped. You seem to have a sweet and sensitive heart that desires to love Jesus more than the distractions…and that makes me believ that He will strengthen you and draw you near to Him throughout the distractions.
Comment by Halifax_girl |
Link Here | September 29, 2008,
Those are such great thoughts and words, and definitely the truth. Jesus met so many people and went out into the world and did so many things, and his main motivation was loving people and brining them to believe in Him, in addition to experiencing all the struggles that we experience. Matthew 6, such a good passage to dwell on. Thank you for the reminder. “Seek ye first the Kingdom of God, and his righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.”
Comment by angeldazie