Do you think your ideals and standards are too high? Do you feel the pressure to compromise and settle for the generic version of life? Ruth lived in an era that was exactly like the modern America. Judges 21:25 describes the era in which she lived: 'In those days there was no king in Israel; everyone did what was right in their own eyes'. We too live in a culture where it seems that no one fears God and people just 'do their own thing'.
You, like Ruth, will be greatly affected by your choices. Ruth's wise choices allowed her to break a godless family cycle and begin a new cycle that the Word of God triumphantly records. God has not changed- and neither have men. The high standards in God's Word are not irrelevant, but completely applicable to finding God's best for Your life.
Friday, May 22, 2009
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Become a Princess
When you picture the perfect man for you, what is your prince like? Do you see a man devoted to God? A man of character- teachable, loyal, faithful, gentle, and kind? What kind of woman do you think this godly man desires to marry- a shallow woman or a woman full of charm who knows how to dress and capture other men's attention? Is this the one he imagines he will one day want to spend the rest of his life with- the mother of his heirs? No way!
To marry a prince, you must first become a princess. To marry into royalty, you must be appropriately prepared. Even Diana, the Princess of Wales, had to go through a period of 'waiting and preparing' before marrying Prince Charles. She had to learn how to properly act, dress, and speak so she would honor the royal family.
Is it any wonder that a heavenly princess must prepare inwardly for the calling to which she will give her life? As you set your attention on developing godly character, Christ will change you into the beautiful princess He created you to be.
To marry a prince, you must first become a princess. To marry into royalty, you must be appropriately prepared. Even Diana, the Princess of Wales, had to go through a period of 'waiting and preparing' before marrying Prince Charles. She had to learn how to properly act, dress, and speak so she would honor the royal family.
Is it any wonder that a heavenly princess must prepare inwardly for the calling to which she will give her life? As you set your attention on developing godly character, Christ will change you into the beautiful princess He created you to be.
Friday, May 15, 2009
His Script
God providentially directed Ruth to the field of Boaz. You find this divine encounter in the second chapter of Ruth, verse 3: '...and she happened to come to the portion of the field belonging to Boaz...' The verb happened in Hebrew means 'chanced upon'. This leaves no room for manipulation. She has a chance and her chance transported her into the center of God's will and right into Boaz's field.
If God wants you married, He will orchestrate the encounter. You have nothing to fear except getting in His way and trying to 'write the script' rather than following His. Jesus does have your best interest at heart. He desires to bless you by giving you the best. Sometimes what you perceive as the best is nothing more than a generic version. Consider His wisdom and love in comparison to your own wisdom and self-love. In whom are you going to trust- all Wisdom and Everlasting Love or little ol' finite you?
Ever since the Garden of Eden, women have often felt they could and should know as much as God. Much pain in our world has resulted from dependence on our wisdom rather than on our Father's.
If God wants you married, He will orchestrate the encounter. You have nothing to fear except getting in His way and trying to 'write the script' rather than following His. Jesus does have your best interest at heart. He desires to bless you by giving you the best. Sometimes what you perceive as the best is nothing more than a generic version. Consider His wisdom and love in comparison to your own wisdom and self-love. In whom are you going to trust- all Wisdom and Everlasting Love or little ol' finite you?
Ever since the Garden of Eden, women have often felt they could and should know as much as God. Much pain in our world has resulted from dependence on our wisdom rather than on our Father's.
Monday, May 11, 2009
Adjust Your Vision
It is doubtful that there could ever be a better time to serve Jesus than this 'moment' of singleness. Rather than wasting precious moments fantasizing about an earthly lover, take advantage of your free hours each day to serve the Lord of Heaven. If you are frustrated and distracted, rather than fruitfully serving Jesus, then ask Him right now to adjust your vision.
...Don't worry about that certain guy that you have had your eye on for a while. If he is God's best for you, he will be there when you return...
Is there an opportunity of service that you have avoided because you can't give up your 'post on the castle wall' looking for your knight in shining armor?... As you get older, you assume more obligations and responsibilities that demand your time and attention. Such distractions will make serving Jesus even more difficult. Have you given Jesus full reign of your time?
Limitless ministry opportunities exist for the Lady of Diligence. These ministries are available right at this moment. They do not demand a Bible college education. The only requirement is a single woman who desires to use her time wisely in ministry.
...Don't worry about that certain guy that you have had your eye on for a while. If he is God's best for you, he will be there when you return...
Is there an opportunity of service that you have avoided because you can't give up your 'post on the castle wall' looking for your knight in shining armor?... As you get older, you assume more obligations and responsibilities that demand your time and attention. Such distractions will make serving Jesus even more difficult. Have you given Jesus full reign of your time?
Limitless ministry opportunities exist for the Lady of Diligence. These ministries are available right at this moment. They do not demand a Bible college education. The only requirement is a single woman who desires to use her time wisely in ministry.
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Life on Hold
Some singles see the lack of a mate as God denying them something for a more 'noble purpose'- a cross to bear! Our selfish nature tends to focus on what we do not have rather than on what we do have-free time- that can be used for other and ourselves. Is your life on hold until you have someone to hold?
...Have you experienced...a crushing emotional blow?... Psalm 34:18 says, 'The Lord is near to the brokenhearted, and saves those who are crushed in spirit'. [A] brokenhearted woman had put her life on hold after her her husband divorced her. Such a response is understandable, but...this now single woman decided to take her broken heart, her empty arms, and her loneliness and give them to Jesus.
In exchange, Jesus taught her how to resist feeling sorry for herself and how to stop living in the arena of bitterness. After she made the choice of recklessly abandoning herself to Jesus as Lord, she was free to serve Him. This once brokenhearted single woman has been transformed into a fearless servant of the Lord...
Have you also put your life on hold?
Do you have an excuse for not serving Jesus?
...Have you experienced...a crushing emotional blow?... Psalm 34:18 says, 'The Lord is near to the brokenhearted, and saves those who are crushed in spirit'. [A] brokenhearted woman had put her life on hold after her her husband divorced her. Such a response is understandable, but...this now single woman decided to take her broken heart, her empty arms, and her loneliness and give them to Jesus.
In exchange, Jesus taught her how to resist feeling sorry for herself and how to stop living in the arena of bitterness. After she made the choice of recklessly abandoning herself to Jesus as Lord, she was free to serve Him. This once brokenhearted single woman has been transformed into a fearless servant of the Lord...
Have you also put your life on hold?
Do you have an excuse for not serving Jesus?
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